Lithgow Rifles Survey

[mattyboy82]

Hey Muffet, add into your list;

1913 Lithgow s/n 1124.
Barrel - 1941
Full original wood and volley sights.
Early Australian WW1 era markings then English proofs and then back to Australia in 1940s and then back to UK service.
Well travelled old girl.

1915 Lithgow s/n 31360
Barrel - 1915 but has letters LT beside the year mark. Believe this rifle to have been used in Canada at some point possibly as a line thrower in post ww1 service.

[muffett.2008]

Thanks, what month in 1941?

[butcher41mag]

Hello, first time posting.
from what i have been reading i think i got the numbers figured out, except my date on wrist and origional sn conflict with your lists so i will let you see what you think.
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there is also a # stamped on rt rear next to cocking device, and i haven't seen any ref. to what it was for. C1445

[Bindi2]

The serial number is the one under the A 3401. The number under the 5MD is the inventory number. If C1445 is stamped on the bolt handle rear (in your face) it is the bolt out of rifle C1445 if it is on the receiver under the bolt handle when closed it is the PAA number and will on the under side of the bolt handle as well for the bolt that was originally proofed with the rifle. Photos would be a big help.

[muffett.2008]

Sorry Bindii, A3401 is correct for a 1918 Lithgow.

[Bindi2]

Sorry Bindii, A3401 is correct for a 1918 Lithgow.

I didn't say it wasn't I looked it up to be sure on your list at that. I only commented on the 5MD inventory number and the C1445 number. By the way Muff all the best for 2020

[butcher41mag]

ok, thanks. 3401 on back of bolt handle also. c1445 on receiver, but not on bolt anywhere.Attachment 104865Attachment 104866Attachment 104867
there is a 8-45 on stock, really hard to see, and the barrel is 7-45, so i would take that it got a new stock when rebarreled?

[Bindi2]

ok, thanks. 3401 on back of bolt handle also. c1445 on receiver, but not on bolt anywhere.Attachment 104865Attachment 104866Attachment 104867
there is a 8-45 on stock, really hard to see, and the barrel is 7-45, so i would take that it got a new stock when rebarreled?

C1445 is the PAA number if the bolt is original it will be on the underside of the handle as well. The 8-45 is when the rifle was returned to stores not a new stock.

[muffett.2008]

Thanks Bruce, all the best to you and yours also.
Extended family took a bit of a hit with the fires, saved the nephews place but lost the family home in Bundanoon.

Might need to sell a bit of gear to support the rebuild. SLOMO's promises are **** and we are already fighting the Insurance Company.

[Bindi2]

Thanks Bruce, all the best to you and yours also.
Extended family took a bit of a hit with the fires, saved the nephews place but lost the family home in Bundanoon.

Might need to sell a bit of gear to support the rebuild. SLOMO's promises are **** and we are already fighting the Insurance Company.

Sorry to hear that. Keep me in the loop.