A pretty neat 1907 ShtLE

[Anzac15]

Ran across this really interesting example of a 1907 (first year for the ShtLE, if I'm not mistaken)..ended up in Australia at some point.
On the butt we have 'NSW'..New South Wales.
Then 'ARR'..Australian Rifle Regiment?
Then 4974..this is also on the receiver. A district number?
Then '1/09'..date it was taken into service?
Barrel is Lithgow with a date of 1/30.
'Sold Out of Service' arrows on receiver.
Another unique thing about this rifle (at least around here) is that there is no import mark on it, or even an 'ENGLAND' stamp on it with tonnage proofs. There is 'AUSTRALIA' stamped on the bottom of the wrist.
Glad to have found this one..enjoy the pics!

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