Canadian SMLE

[CMichaud]

Did a quick search but couldn't find much info on Canadian marked SMLEs

I have a 1916 3* Enfield which is all matching (forsestock, rear sight, receiver, nose cap) less the bolt. The knox and barrel are both stamped with a small C Broad arrow. The receiver still retains GR proof.

Barrel is also marked 42 and has a B (which may be the LB mark for Longbranch?)

The butt disc is filled in very well and the butt has an "L" stamped in it which I assume refers to the butt size vice Longbranch. Overall the wood is like new and bears inspector marks and broad arrow. The mag has a strange cut out on its left side and appears armourer modified as well.

I assume that the 42 refers to a rebarrel and likely refurb in WW2 by LB?

Anyone know much more about these SMLEs?

Thanks

Edit - I just found a good bit on the Milsurps site talking about these.

 

[longbranch*]

Have Canadian marked SMLE like yours. Re-barreled at LB in 1942. Had two same at one time. It's my belief that as Canadian troops recieved the new LB No.4's their SMLE's went back to Canada for re-fit. My Dad told me he preferred the SMLE and switched for Brit owned SMLE when in Sicily.
Geoff

 

[Pblatzz]

I have a Canadian SMLE, 1917 No1MkIII* with thee 42' barrel and the LB mark. It's funny, I was told they never made SMLE barrels until I found this gal many years ago.