1912 Trainers

[Surpmil]

I have a couple of them and the markings on them are very different. one has the c and broad arrow on the receiver, barrel plus the stock while the other one doesnt and only has the Quebec marker on the stock with the different rack numbers and regimental numbers. Does anyone know the difference?

They were sold to individuals, schools, and the Dept. of Militia and Defence; markings would depend on which. Did cadet corps purchase their own or were they supplied by the Dept. of M&D?