Hello.........
Just purchased an Enfield 303 at auction to night. Plan on it being a gift for my son who's returning from overseas duty. Sure would appreciate having on hand some of the history for this rifle? Admittedly, I'm a newby, but the friend, (experienced) with me at the auction said this was a nice unit and well worth the price I paid. It appears to be in nice condition, but plan on dropping it off at the local gun shop for cleaning and servicing, because yes, I'm that much of a newby! My son, on the other hand, is a pilot in the army, and I know will appreciate, not only it's quality, but it's history. He's coming home from being deployed for seven, yes 7 years!!! We will be celebrating his 24 years of service to our country too! I can't wait.......
This rifle has numerous marks on it and I'd like to share some of them, and hoping someone can tell me or direct me to obtain information as to where it was made, when it was made, etc. This rifle looks a little different than most pictured that I have found, being the wood stock is short, exposing approximately 14" plus of the barrel. It appears to have the original volley sites. I thnk it did have a sling, because it appears to have mounts?
It's serial number is PA29951, and is found three (3) times on the unit. On the right side of the chamber it is stamped England, with a crown and a D beneath it. On top of the chamber there is stamped, L4, Crown NC 4F, A big C, and a big D inside of a circle. On the end of the muzzle, right side, it appears to be stamped, NP.3C, 3" 2.22", and under this, TC NS.
On the left side of chamber, under the serial number is No 4MK1, F (FTR) 4. The serial number is also there twice. It is lso located on the back side of the bolt. On the left side there are three drilled, threaded holes, which appear to have been mounting points for a scope?
Hope this is enough info to get me started, and if need be, I'm good with a camera and do macro work, and can supply pictures if need be. I'm overwhelmed with the information available on the net for this weapon! A history in deed!!! Looking forward as to what part this rifle was part of?
Greatfully awaiting response..............
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