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    Enfield Oiler Markings List is now mobile-friendly

    The Fast Mark Finder list of markings found on Lee-Enfield oil bottles/oilers has been updated. The 100+ markings are (mostly) in alphabetical order. The list is here: Enfield-Stuff Oiler Fast Mark Finder: https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/3-oi...er_oilers.html

    If you have an oiler marking that is not on the list, I would very much like to hear from you.

    A list of oiler markings organized by country is here: Lee-Enfield Oiler Markings by Country https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/3-oilers.html

    If you know nothing about Lee-Enfield oilers/oil bottles, start here: Enfield-Stuff Field Guide to Lee-Enfield Oilers https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/3-oi...eld_guide.html

    If you have a new or unknown mark, I would very much like to hear from you.

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    Well there you go! I had a look at my measley collection of oilers and found I have a WEC with a /|\ sporting a perfect and nicely patin'ed steel cap not one speck of rust as good as the one in the pic.

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    You are fortunate, Cinders. I haven't seen a steel-capped oiler for some time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enfield-Stuff View Post
    You are fortunate, Cinders. I haven't seen a steel-capped oiler for some time.

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    In the grand scheme of things and excluding the MkI & MkII; what is the holy grail of Great War oilers in terms of manufacturers?
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    Interesting question, Mick. If we're limiting the search to Great War (1914-1919) manufacturers, that means Mk IV oilers. I have several candidates in mind (in no particular order):

    Any LSA (X inspection mark) oiler is scarce; having both a Mk III and a Mk IV would be enviable.

    NN&CCo (Nicole Nielson & Co.) are rarely seen, and have a great backstory (See Oilers: Englandicon https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/3-oi...ers_ENG-2.html page. (My personal favorite - and, no, I don't have one.)

    Another not-yet-seen oiler is Nobel Explosives (Another personal favorite).

    I'd say that anyone who has an SSA (Standard Small Arms Company) oiler should be very happy.

    Any early Indian-marked oilers would be a treasure.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enfield-Stuff View Post
    I'd say that anyone who has an SSA (Standard Small Arms Company) oiler should be very happy.
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    I can confirm I'm very happy!
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    Oiler!

    I got this last year from that site I do not know what mark of oiler it is nor who made it and vintage is the 1860 a date or just a rack No. any help as always is appreciated by me. Thank you.

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    Thank you for the pictures.

    If it's about 4 inches long, it's a Mk II. If it's about 5 inches long it's a Mk I. Details here:

    https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/3-oi...eld_guide.html

    The markings are WD (War Department); the straight-up "B" is Sparkbrook.

    The 3/1860 is some type of rack/inventory control number.

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    95mm oal nob top convex base brass construction small opening up top so a MkII as you suggested thank you for your speedy reply.

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    WEC oiler

    My WEC /|\ steel capped just as I received it.

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