NO1 lithgow with no 303/2.222 marking

[icehunter121]

Looked at a Lithgow tonight a friend has that he wants to sell. Bolt,receiver,barrel and rear sight match. Bore is very good with as near as I could count 5 groove.Actually its closer to mint. But I didn't see the common .303/2.222inch stamping unless its under the stock line. Wood is cut with a few small dings and such,top rear handguard is there. Is it common on them to not have the 303.2.222 inch stamping?

I am thinking as for worth right around the $200.00 area. Thoughts?

 

[bgcameron]

Those markings are found on rifles sold out of service in the UK.

 

[tiriaq]

Yes, UK commercial proof marks. Just means the rifle didn't come through the UK to get here.

 

[bearhunter]

I would say your evaluation is correct price wise.

If you do purchase it, I would suggest you look for some proper Coachwood stocks for it. Australia or New Zealand would be a likely place to start.

Putting it back together would likely enhance the value well beyond sourcing the proper furniture and stock fittings.

 

[icehunter121]

Ahh I see,thanks guys for clearing that up for me.

 

[icehunter121]

I would say your evaluation is correct price wise.

If you do purchase it, I would suggest you look for some proper Coachwood stocks for it. Australia or New Zealand would be a likely place to start.

Putting it back together would likely enhance the value well beyond sourcing the proper furniture and stock fittings.

I already have one 1 year off from this one that I bought a cnc stock for with metal from the EE. But I thought if the guy didn't want a crazy price that I might grab this one also. He also has a P14 hidden somewhere in his basement he is trying to find. As for Aussie or NZ,I would hate to see the total price shipped here for a stock. But I shall look and see what I can find. Thanks..

 

[gordonlbyrne]

The 303 2.2222 should be located under the rear hand guard

 

[icehunter121]

The 303 2.2222 should be located under the rear hand guard

Nope not there..I looked.

 

[tacfoley]

The 303 2.2222 should be located under the rear hand guard

Should also have Crown BNP if Birmingham proofed, or, rarely, arm and sceax over NP for London. A large * as a sold out of service stamp might also be there.

 

[Pblatzz]

Yes, UK commercial proof marks. Just means the rifle didn't come through the UK to get here.

This.

 

[icehunter121]

Should also have Crown BNP if Birmingham proofed, or, rarely, arm and sceax over NP for London. A large * as a sold out of service stamp might also be there.

I don't remember any of those being on it.I am not sure what the fella is going to want for it,I told him to come up with a price. But I do think its gonna be high.

 

[Pblatzz]

I don't remember any of those being on it.I am not sure what the fella is going to want for it,I told him to come up with a price. But I do think its gonna be high.

It will not have a BNP proof mark if it didn't go through the British proofing system. Lots of SMLE's were sporterized by people here. BNP is for British Nitro Proof, not Birmingham nitro proof.
A* means there was rust in the bore when inspected by an Armorer. Sold out of service is two broad arrows pointed together.