Regimental markings

[44Largo]

My ex-Canadian Army M1917 rifle still wear some traces of red paint in the wood near the upper barrel band, the "non-stardard ammunition" stripe and also have the C-broad arrow marking on the buttstock.
In the right side of the buttstock have the following letters, regimental markings I think:


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Does anyone know what army unit would be?
Thanks in advance
J.

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[jamie5070]

I too have a 1917 with canadian markings. Mine has "55 RCA" over "24". Mine is a 7-18 dated winchester.
john

[buffdog]

RCCS is Royal Canadian Corps of Signals. Not sure on the "B" and the "III" but possibly B Company.

RCA is Royal Canadian Artillery. The line between the RCA and the 55 is a cancellation mark and can be a straight line or look like an aeroplane propeller. The 55 is the battery number, and the 24 is the rifle rack number, or, the 24th rifle issued to 55 Battery.

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[jamie5070]

thanks for the info Buffdog. Actuaaly mine does not have any line or mark between the RCA and the 55.
Thanks again for the info .
john