Need some info -- Enfield #1 mark 3

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My son recently came into possession of an Enfield #1 mark 3 and when I noticed the serial # I begin to wonder about this rifle.

The serial # ---- N27xx

There are other marks on this rifle but they are almost impossible to read. I realize this is scant info but if anyone can tell us anything about this rifle it would be appreciated.

Thanks
Dave
Edit to add
On the wrist of the rifle ---- a Crown--- under that letters -GF-- under that --- 1942 ----

I assume this rifle would have been manufactured in 1942 --anyone tell me anything else about it --pic would be useless as the marks are very faint and all that this rifle consists of is a barrel (cut off behing front sight) and an action and bolt.
Dave
 
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On the wrist of the rifle there should be some clearer stamping stating the manufacturer, the year, and the type. Something like:

Lithgow
No.1 MkIII*
1917

That will tell us where to start. After that there will be a whole lot of stamps and marks but the best bet for you is to post a couple of pictures.
 
The "GF" is really "GR". If it were an Indian rifle, it would be "GRI". An Australian Lithgow would be marked "Lithgow" and possibly "MA."

This one should be English made.

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buffdog said:
The "GF" is really "GR". If it were an Indian rifle, it would be "GRI". An Australian Lithgow would be marked "Lithgow" and possibly "MA."

This one should be English made.

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I'm not suggesting it's a Lithgow, just telling hime where to look for the basic info on the wrist.
 
Wrong impression?

rattus said:
I'm not suggesting it's a Lithgow, just telling hime where to look for the basic info on the wrist.
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Agreed. The post was to clarify the "GF" and your use of " Lithgow " as an example.

I just checked a 1940 No.1 Mark III I have. The markings are as follows:

Crown
GR
Small font capital B hand stamped over the 1 in the date
1940
Sht. L.E.
III*

The serial number is in the M range, 44###.
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