No.1 Mk.3* rifle info south africa

[pinch1]

i just bought a rifle and i can not find any info on the markings most the metal stamps are TD the wood is stamped with T D E W in brackets in a circle and there is a brass plate with SAU-CIE. KDT. any info would be great!

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[Amatikulu]

TDE over the W in brackets, all in a circle is a post indepedence mark of the Indian Army.

The SAU-CIE marks are believed to be Belgian and found on arms issued to colonial troops in Africa.

Interesting combination

[Claven2]

The brass tag may also be dutch-indonesian. I'd need a picture to say either way. As stated, the roundel is a post-1951 marking applied at Ishapore in India.

[pinch1]

the rifle was bought cased its all matching serial numbers except for the bolt even the clip is matching the bolt has a U with a diamond stamped on it. i will try to post pics at a later date any idea on its value ??