Morning all,

On my morning trundle across the internet I came a cross this L1A1 deactivated wall hanger, on the face of it, an average Enfield manufactured example, with typical 1970's/1980's mods, Nylon furniture and three slot flash eliminator.

So far so good....then I noticed the serial number, UE83!!!! This is entirely new to me and places this rifle in a production lot at least 15 years after the end of Britishicon production, I always assumed ended in 1966, certainly never seen a rifle dated after that point....

In fact by 1983, most of the L1A1 plant was with Parker Hale and they were manufacturing replacement barrels etc.

It has me quite stumped, I have dealt with many L1A1's and researched the type quite thoroughly, this is new to me, any ideas guys??

An un-issued reserve receiver rebuild perhaps, its clearly factory stamped??

http://www.csmilitaria.co.uk/viewphoto.php?x=3
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