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    1910 Lithgow SMLE

    Hi All,
    I have been offered the chance to purchase a 1910 Lithgowicon SMLE.
    Is this a rare piece? I haven't seen many around, mainly 1916 ones.
    Should I buy it and how much is reasonable offer?
    Thanks Everyone!
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    Considering they didn't make them until 1912/13 that would be a pretty rare one.

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    Hahahaha,
    Ill have to check in with the owner.
    I thought that was the case as from my own research as I found the same results!
    Maybe a trials production?

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    As Muff said super rare ..

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    Nope not even trails.

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    Interesting, I wonder why he is marketing it as a 1910 Lithgowicon then. Its not an easy smle mark to confuse!

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    Sadly this is the only photo to work off for tonight. Will need to get in contact with him in the morning about it.

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    It'll probably turn out to be either a mis-read date on a Lithgowicon rifle or a Britishicon rifle that's been through Lithgow........

    I tried enlarging the photo to look at the markings on the butt socket, but it gets really grainy very quickly. Even so, I got the impression that what little I could make out looked more like a British Royal cypher than typical early Aussie markings. No doubt the mystery will be revealed fairly soon.

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    Will do Roger, going to get on the phone with him tomorrow morning and get a photo sent through!

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    Also whilst you guys are here, opinions on this 1916 Lithgowicon?
    Only hesitating due to the scallop of wood taken of the LHS of the forestock

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    It has been a range rifle.
    There appears to be no stamps on the Butt (no history)
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