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    My new (to me!) SMLE

    Hi folks, new to the forum, just acquired a 1913 Enfield SMLE, will be with me soon, in the meantime here's a pic sent to me. I'm after early stripper clips and rounds to match, so I've also posted into the classified section. look forward to find out more and sharing my findings with you knowledgeable lot!
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    An exellent looking Great war rifle,nice score

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    Yes indeed looks grand keep us updated how it all goes on the range etc.

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    Get yourself some drill rounds and you can practice your "Mad Minute" and imagine yourself on the Condé Canal in 1914!
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    1913...nice catch!
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    Thank you folks, took a while to find one that I was happy with and can't wait for it to arrive, but no mad minute with this one I'm afraid - it's a Deact so I don't think it'll chamber (I'll have to pretend). I'm looking into the world of live firers at the moment though as I'd love to have one (probably a Mk4) for range shooting.

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    SMLE just arrived - some pics

    Here's some pics, fresh out of the box, she looks to be in great condition for a 101 year old

    Welcome thoughts on the GR cross flags marking - looks like an I not a P - but could be worn or weak impression? Also, the stock has a C - was this a size? Pictures with various other markings, if anyone can pick out anything interesting much appreciated.

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    The "C" is not a size. The size should be in the heel of the butt.
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