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    What does this stamp indicate please.

    1917 No.1 Mk3* Enfield made - really good condition, looks almost like its been refinished but also has the remaian of cosmolineicon sitting in cracks and the nooks and crannys so though doubtful, it might be still original and somehow a survivor. No import marks and Serial number is a D and 4 digits. This stamp is the broad arrow inside what looks like a C but has a slight but noticeable stem from teh top - almost like an updside down G.
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    Looks like a nice example what is known as the Broad C arrow, or otherwise known as the Canadianicon acceptance/property mark.

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    1 BN Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry 2003-2013

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    Perfect thank you. Now I just have to figure out why it might have got that, having no indication of an FTR or anything Canadianicon at all. However if it went thataways instead of to the trenches it might explain why it is in splendid condition.

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    It would be interesting to see some overall photos if you have them available, in regard to your rifle, I have 1918 "C" marked No1 MkIII as well.

    All WW1 Canadianicon issued No.1's rifles were of Britishicon production because when the Canadian built Ross rifle were withdrawn from frontline service, we did not have Lee-Enfield production facilities until Long Branch ramped up No.4 production for WW2.

    My basic assessment is that your rifle may have seen overseas service with a Canadian unit during the First World War, accounting for the marks...
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    What Darren states is correct and it's simple without lots of reasoning, or too much thought. It was accepted by Canadaicon for service and after that the history doesn't really matter nor can it usually be proven. The mark shows us that much.
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    Thanks for the info - I'll get some pics when i get it - Its currently in my ten day waiting period jail as I live in CA.

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    Looks like a Parkerized finish. If so, that means it has been refinished.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tiriaq View Post
    Looks like a Parkerized finish. If so, that means it has been refinished.
    And probably by a civilian. The damage is done, so you can either strip that off and have it blued, or degrease it thoroughly and paint over the parkerizing. At least the latter would mimic a UKicon overhaul finish.
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    What is the best way to remove parkerizing then?

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    cosmolineicon was used whenever a firearm was put into long-term stirage and is not just connected to newly produced firearms.

    As mentioned above, Canadianicon troops switched from the Ross rifle back to Lee-Enfields as their primary combat rifle for the last couple of years of WWI. The Canadian troops also went overseas in 1939 carrying these No. 1 MK.III* rifles which were not superceded by the No. 4 until sometime after the August 1942 Dieppe Raid. My father carried one in 1943, and brought it home in 1944.

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