Lithgow No1 MkIII* HT Sniper Rifle Survey

[DamonL]

Hi Everyone,


I Would just like to add 2 sniper rifles stats to the list.


1)Rifle serial number? 85537
2)Receiver manufacturer? Lithgow
3)Receiver year stamp? 1915
4)Butt date stamp? (none?) 3/45
5)Butt size (S, N, L) "H" stamp? S - does have H on the wrist
6)Barrel date stamp? 58 (rebarrelled at some stage)
7)Engraved Scope serial number? No number
8)Scope brass eyepiece ring stamped number? 175
9)Mount ring stamped number? 175
10)Mount base stamped number 553
11)Mount type (high or low)? High
12)Nosecap ears modified for sight adjustment? Yes
13)Kingscrew swivel fitted? Yes
14)Preservative paint under woodwork? Yes
15)Cheekpiece fitted to butt? NO
16)Comments? (anything you think ne eds a mention eg extra markings etc... Non original forewood, has brass screw across forewood just infront of wrist.
Has windage rear sight, i believe it was a range rifle at some stage of its life.


1)Rifle serial number? 40018
2)Receiver manufacturer? Lithgow
3)Receiver year stamp? 1916
4)Butt date stamp? (none?) 1944 wood but no date stamp on side of butt
5)Butt size (S, N, L) "H" stamp? None
6)Barrel date stamp? 44
7)Engraved Scope serial number? 40018
8)Scope brass eyepiece ring stamped number?1580
9)Mount ring stamped number?1580
10)Mount base stamped number1580
11)Mount type (high or low)? low
12)Nosecap ears modified for sight adjustment? yes
13)Kingscrew swivel fitted? No
14)Preservative paint under woodwork? No
15)Cheekpiece fitted to butt? No
16)Comments? (anything you think needs a mention eg extra markings etc... Slight shaving taken off left side of forewood for range sight base plate.


1st post but would like to say that i have spent many hours enjoying this wonderful website/ forum. I have learnt so much and i am very appreciative of the information that has been passed on from various forum members towards the forums. I am a big Lee Enfield fan and have definitely caught the bug.

Cheers

Damon

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[Son]

Hello Damon, and welcome to the board, mate! It looks like you know your way around your rifles, thanks for the precise info you have posted on them. In the next couple of days I'll input your answers into the spreadsheet and cross check the numbers against others to see if anything flags. I'll Put together some notes on them and get it all back to you as time permits. If you haven't heard from me in a week, give me a nudge.

Cheers,
Brad.

[smlemk111]

Hi I have Lithgow Snipper I bought it from Ken at Jemtreck about a year before his unfotunate problem with the powers that be. I live in Portland Oregon and have an extensive collection of Enfield Rifles.


1) rifle serial no 65268
2) receiver Manufacturer Lithgow
3) receiver date stamp 1916
4) butdate stamp none
5) but size and H stamp the H stamp is there but no but size stamps
6) barrel date stamp I cant see the year as it is hidden by the front mount
7) engraved scope serial no. BAA3650GA
8) scope brass eyepeice ring stamp no. i don't see one

9) Mount base No, stamp there is only a No. on the front mount It is in small (1/16" tall ) the no is1904
10) mount base stamped no 929
11) mount tupe Low
12) nose cap ears modified for sight adjustment yes
13) kingscrey swivel fitted yes
14) preservitave paint under woodwork. no
15) cheekpeice fitted to but No

Its a very nice rifle as I recollect one that was FTRed it has almost new wood great bore, the scope is engraved below the factory marks RifleNo55268

[aussietomcatter]

Some fanatic and beautiful rifles you guys have, a very envious man right here!

[Craig Eberhardt]

I know the whereabouts of scope no 60418 if anybody is looking for it to make their rifle all correct.

[Son]

Hi Craig. I just posted a reply to your question on the Aussie forum, mate. That number hasn't come up before in my research. Would be interested in some more info on it, though... to add to my files. Also will answer any other questions I can for you.
Cheers,
Brad.

[Craig Eberhardt]

Hi Craig. I just posted a reply to your question on the Aussie forum, mate. That number hasn't come up before in my research. Would be interested in some more info on it, though... to add to my files. Also will answer any other questions I can for you.
Cheers,
Brad.

I only have the scope and front mount. The rear mount is missing. Is it in Skennerton's book as a high mount?

[Son]

The rifle was initially built as a highmount. It would have had the rifle number engraved on the scope in Nov 44 when it was assembled.
When the rifle was taken from stores to be FTR'd in (IIRC) 1955 it would have been fitted with a lowmount scope which in turn would have also been numbered to the action. So far I have not had any of the removed highmount scopes appear, hence my interest in this scope. The best way to tell is in the manufacture marks on the tube. PATT 1918 (AUST) for highmount and PATT 1918 (AUST) /1 for lowmount. The highmount scope would be dated 1944 as well, the lowmount should be 1945

[Craig Eberhardt]

The rifle was initially built as a highmount. It would have had the rifle number engraved on the scope in Nov 44 when it was assembled.
When the rifle was taken from stores to be FTR'd in (IIRC) 1955 it would have been fitted with a lowmount scope which in turn would have also been numbered to the action. So far I have not had any of the removed highmount scopes appear, hence my interest in this scope. The best way to tell is in the manufacture marks on the tube. PATT 1918 (AUST) for highmount and PATT 1918 (AUST) /1 for lowmount. The highmount scope would be dated 1944 as well, the lowmount should be 1945

It is a high mount scope...it does not have the /1

[Craig Eberhardt]

Son,

I had a look at this rifle today
Serial no 48334(action, bolt, and nose cap)
Low mount
Lithgow 1916 receiver
Butt stamped 11/45
H and N stamped on butt
Barrel date stamp 45... Should there be a serial number as well?
Serial number electro pencilled onto scope 48334
Eyepiece ring stamp 1742
Base and mount stamped 1742
Nose cap ears milled out
No king screw swivel fitted...missing sling attachment and screw
No preservative paint that I can see...where should I look for this?
No cheek piece fitted

The rear sling swivel seems to be incorrectly fitted with a stacking swivel. Any ideas where I can find a correct one? I also need a swivel and screw for the sling swivel in front of the magazine.

If you PM me your email address I can send you some photos. I would be very interested in getting as much info about this rifle as possible given the mounts were used a little out of order for this and the other rifle you spoke of elsewhere in this forum.

Kind regards,

Craig