Lithgow SMLE FTR 1955 help

**Craig Eberhardt** · 10-27-2013 05:05 AM

Hello there,

I am looking at a 1943 Lithgow icon

No 1 Mk III that is marked FTR 1955

Was the Lithgow factory reworking these in 1955?

It has a 44 marked Slazenger stock on it.

Thanks in advance

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**Son** · 10-27-2013 06:56 AM

Yes, the factory did FTR them into 1955. Most of the stock parts would have been new, occasionally a butt would be retained. Is it the butt or foreend marked '44 SLAZ? It could have been original to the rifle, often the receiver dates are behind original barrel dates (which give a better indication of original assembly) so the '44 dated wood could be original too.

**Craig Eberhardt** · 10-28-2013 04:25 AM

Thank you...I will post some photos in a few weeks when I get my hands on it

**FTX03** · 10-28-2013 04:27 AM

Is that the one on usedguns? with the bayonet?

**Craig Eberhardt** · 10-28-2013 06:20 AM

Originally Posted by FTX03

Is that the one on usedguns? with the bayonet?

Yes..I think I got a good deal

**Son** · 10-28-2013 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by Craig Eberhardt

Yes..I think I got a good deal

I think the deal was pretty good too. I have a '55FTR and it is without a doubt the best finished standard rifle I own. It shoots better than I can.

Looking forward to some good pics, with the accessories!

**Craig Eberhardt** · 10-28-2013 07:12 AM

Thanks for your prompt reply to my earlier post Son.

It will take a few weeks to actually get my hands on it but when I do I will post some photos.

It looks like it was never issued. Do you think this is possible?

**FTX03** · 10-28-2013 09:00 PM

Bastrad you beat me lol, Thats a beautful rifle

**Craig Eberhardt** · 10-28-2013 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by FTX03

Bastrad you beat me lol, Thats a beautful rifle

I hope it looks as good in the flesh

**Son** · 10-29-2013 02:35 AM

Unissued is quite likely, unused a bit less likely... proving either is near impossible.

You can only go off the condition you find it in. Exc. Cond is still exc cond. if it's had a few rounds through it and been looked after.

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