1916 shtle

[ricky dayle]

Hey guys just got my first enfield paod $350 from an old farmer our my way but have no idea what I have..

it says lsa c.l. 1916 shtle || gr above chamber it had d d 101887 and same carved into the stock but has .... HV also on stock... I know its not much to go by but I cant post pics atm

Any help would be most welcome

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[Steve H. in N.Y.]

Not much info to go on regarding the rifle's current condition. If you look closely at the markings I think you'll find it's LSA CoLd. which is London Small Arms Company Limited. That's who made it in 1916. GR = George Rex = King George who was on the British throne at the time. The "II" is actually a worn "III", so you've got a Short Lee-Enfield (SHTLE) Mark 3 (III).

[Anzac15]

'HV'AND the number on the stock sounds like an LSA that may have ended up in Australia.

---------- Post added at 02:06 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:05 AM ----------

'HV' is 'High Velocity'.

[henry r]

"high velocity" means the sights have been reworked to suit mk7 ammunition.

[ricky dayle]

thanks guys I will try and post some pics to give more to go on