Enfields
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Latest acquisition - a BSA 1906 ShtLE MkI***. Rifle was made as a 1*, then upgraded in service for MkVII ammo during WW1.
And just for fun - a rack of SMLEs in the shop hanging out together. None of these are restored sporters, they're all good 'uns.
And just for fun - a rack of SMLEs in the shop hanging out together. None of these are restored sporters, they're all good 'uns.
My first SMLE - a 1916 BSA rifle with magazine cutoff and windage adjustable rear sights. This particular rifle is Royal Navy "N" marked on the receiver and also maintains a marked stock disc. The stock disc is marked "2 37", "R M", "2", and "21949", which from what I can surmise is likely:
"February 1937"
"Royal Marines"
"2nd Battalion"
Rack Number "21949" (or possibly "2nd Company Rack Number 1949?")
Certainly willing to defer to any one with more experience on this as this is my first SMLE and my British milsurp collecting has been exceptionally limited. Anyone have any ideas? I know discs can be swapped easily enough, but the Royal Navy markings add a bit of interest. Overall it is a salty but solid rifle.
I did read online that the 2nd Bn Royal Marines was reorganized during WWII into the 43 Commando. Interestingly enough, I have found a few photographs online showing RM Commando's with earlier SMLE rifles during the Second World War.
With a 1916 dated British map of the Lens area with a 1916 Canadian CEF Cap Badge.
"February 1937"
"Royal Marines"
"2nd Battalion"
Rack Number "21949" (or possibly "2nd Company Rack Number 1949?")
Certainly willing to defer to any one with more experience on this as this is my first SMLE and my British milsurp collecting has been exceptionally limited. Anyone have any ideas? I know discs can be swapped easily enough, but the Royal Navy markings add a bit of interest. Overall it is a salty but solid rifle.
I did read online that the 2nd Bn Royal Marines was reorganized during WWII into the 43 Commando. Interestingly enough, I have found a few photographs online showing RM Commando's with earlier SMLE rifles during the Second World War.
With a 1916 dated British map of the Lens area with a 1916 Canadian CEF Cap Badge.
I would if I had any. It was a one-off. I sketched out, built, and didn’t keep the drawings.
Very nice old rifle.My first SMLE - a 1916 BSA rifle with magazine cutoff and windage adjustable rear sights. This particular rifle is Royal Navy "N" marked on the receiver and also maintains a marked stock disc. The stock disc is marked "2 37", "R M", "2", and "21949", which from what I can surmise is likely:
"February 1937"
"Royal Marines"
"2nd Battalion"
Rack Number "21949" (or possibly "2nd Company Rack Number 1949?")
Certainly willing to defer to any one with more experience on this as this is my first SMLE and my British milsurp collecting has been exceptionally limited. Anyone have any ideas? I know discs can be swapped easily enough, but the Royal Navy markings add a bit of interest. Overall it is a salty but solid rifle.
I did read online that the 2nd Bn Royal Marines was reorganized during WWII into the 43 Commando. Interestingly enough, I have found a few photographs online showing RM Commando's with earlier SMLE rifles during the Second World War.
With a 1916 dated British map of the Lens area with a 1916 Canadian CEF Cap Badge.
mattgwardesq
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- Eastern Ontario
Well I am quite new to this Forum/site but I am thrilled to see so many Enfields still in use.
The first gun I ever purchased, when I was about 16 years old, was a modified .303. Shorter stock but otherwise all original action. Purchased from Kelly's Guns near Belleville Ontario. It was around $150 I think. I was a poor teenager then. I am 52 yrs old now.
I have just gotten back into this sport and I still have that .303 buried at the family farm somewhere. This weekend coming up I going to find it, clean it, take some pics and post here. I am very curious to know more about it.
I am also very keen to pick up an original unmolested .303 as well. Any ti be found in the Kingston area?
Matt
The first gun I ever purchased, when I was about 16 years old, was a modified .303. Shorter stock but otherwise all original action. Purchased from Kelly's Guns near Belleville Ontario. It was around $150 I think. I was a poor teenager then. I am 52 yrs old now.
I have just gotten back into this sport and I still have that .303 buried at the family farm somewhere. This weekend coming up I going to find it, clean it, take some pics and post here. I am very curious to know more about it.
I am also very keen to pick up an original unmolested .303 as well. Any ti be found in the Kingston area?
Matt
splendid rifle congrats.
