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    Help IDing SMLE disc.

    Posted this rifle awhile back, a 1918 RSAF Enfield SMLE, and have been trying to get an idea as to what the brass disc says. I'm almost 'certain' the 2 W.R is the 2nd Battalion, Worchestershire Regiment, but it's the 'P.W' that's stumping me. Also kind of interesting to me that the disc is dated 1919. I do believe the disc is original to this rifle. Welcome any thoughts!
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    P.w 8.19

    P.W = Various parts (Aug 1919 ?) ~ Part Worn, used by Weedon on re-issue arms
    About all I could find Page 78 "The Broad Arrow"By Ian D Skennertonicon
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    Also could use some help on this disc

    Could use some help with the identification of this disc on a Mark 1*** Enfield 1904, serial number G 839 (bolt is G 837) Buttstock still has the early sling swivelAttachment 58399Attachment 58400Attachment 58401

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    There are a couple of S marks in the book but I cannot give you a correct answer perhaps a person with a better resource than my book may be able to assist you.

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    Was there any comprehensive reference published for butt marking discs? (ie: an official document)

    Failing that, is there a list of verified disc stampings?
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    A little out of date by Lee Enfield times but I find this site quite useful.

    http://www.martinihenry.com/units.htm

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    Tangental, but looking into the Worcestershire Regiment, came across this reference to the P14 sniper aka No.3 MkI*(T) rifle in use in 1940 and the accuracy achieved.

    Worcestershire Regiment (29th/36th of Foot)

    Friday 5th April 1940
    In the morning I went with Nigel Parker and Bell-Syers to recce our little range, - the butt being a very convenient high bank and the firing point the other side of the track. It was near Marieux.
    Afternoon, Parker gave us a lecture on the Sniping Rifle – P.14 – and that was all for the day.
    After dinner I spent an hour writing up notes.

    Saturday 6th April 1940
    After collecting some ammunition we went out to our range, and proceeded to make some targets out of corrugated sheeting. Having done this and painted on some black bulls, we fired at them.
    At 100 yards, I had 3” groups with aperture sights and some with telescopic [sight].
    A Sgt. Maclean of the Camerons had an amazing group of 2” with aperture, and ½” with tele[scopic sight].
    Worcestershire Regiment (29th/36th of Foot)
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