Found this in a LGS near camp

Milsurps: One original, one copy. The M305 is coated in Arma-coat and dressed in Boyd's walnut stock in a poor attempt at making it look original. Both will be displayed on the wall!
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She's a beauty!
That's a nice looking cleaning/service cradle as well.... who makes that if you don't mind?

$400 well spent.
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I looked all over the cradle and can't find a manufacturer anywhere and for the life of me I can't remember who makes it. I do recall buying it at Sail. It's ok and does the basics. Be nice to have one that rotates the firearm too.
 
OP first off, that's a really nice rifle and a really nice price. Second off, I'm not an expert but there is something about the "C" broad arrows that piqued my interest. The lower one is what I have seen on WW1 rifles (Lee Enfield's and Ross'), the higher "C" Broad arrow is closer to what I have seen on WW2 Enfield's. The problem is I have never seen one double struck. I don't believe the protocol in 1939-46 was to re-identify a Canadian rifle as...Canadian. I'm hesitantly suspicious of the higher stamp (again, an expert will be along shortly to sort it out.)
Also, your sling is inside out. :p
 
plinker 777 said:
OP first off, that's a really nice rifle and a really nice price. Second off, I'm not an expert but there is something about the "C" broad arrows that piqued my interest. The lower one is what I have seen on WW1 rifles (Lee Enfield's and Ross'), the higher "C" Broad arrow is closer to what I have seen on WW2 Enfield's. The problem is I have never seen one double struck. I don't believe the protocol in 1939-46 was to re-identify a Canadian rifle as...Canadian. I'm hesitantly suspicious of the higher stamp (again, an expert will be along shortly to sort it out.)
Also, your sling is inside out. :p
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Thanks plinker. The plot thickens! Love it. As for the sling, I will turn it around.
 
Yes, Singer made that band, which may or may not be original to the rifle. But replacement parts are fairly authentic on a service rifle, especially in war time.
 
Thanks again everyone. Very helpful indeed. I will also post on other sites once I join to learn more about the 'C' issue Plinker brought up.
 
I'm a huge SMLE fan... Yours is just down right gun ####! I have a number in my collection and still use an SMLE to this day as my deer rifle...

Here's a few links to help you muddle through the plethora of markings/identifiers on these beautiful rifles.

http://www.allaboutenfields.co.nz/history/markings/

http://www.rifleman.org.uk/The_Rifle_Short_Magazine_Lee-Enfield.htm

http://oldmilitarymarkings.com/brit_bayo.html

http://www.enfieldresource.com/reading-forums-auctions

http://www.telusplanet.net/public/philqgbr/enfield.html
 
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Just a a small add
Bantam one inch shorter. As the war progressed men who were too short to enlist in the regular army were drafted.
Short, one half inch shorter
Long, one inch longer
 
I have also learned the second 'C' with /l\ in it is another proof mark. The pronounced 'C' with the arrow indicates Canadian issue. Also, the rifle was manufactured in Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield (London, England).
CGN'rs have been a wealth of knowledge and I appreciate all your input. I tend not to show serial numbers on forums however if someone can offer some more insight into this rifle using the serial number I will gladly provide it.

cheers,
 
Serial numbers were down to factories that did final assembly and have absolutely no bearing on value or where the weapon was issued. Sometimes serial number blocks can be identified as issued in a complete factory batch but apart from the infamous Irish contract that wasn't filled it's fairly meaningless. BSA supplied No1 Mk111 to the Siamese Govt but the serial number issue is immaterial as they are easily identifiable!
 
TimC said:
Serial numbers were down to factories that did final assembly and have absolutely no bearing on value or where the weapon was issued. Sometimes serial number blocks can be identified as issued in a complete factory batch but apart from the infamous Irish contract that wasn't filled it's fairly meaningless. BSA supplied No1 Mk111 to the Siamese Govt but the serial number issue is immaterial as they are easily identifiable!
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Figures:runaway: Thanks Tim.
 
Anytime, if I can help without getting of my fat arse to look through my books I'm happy, if I look through my books I'm away for days in rivet counting land!
 
That's one of the prettiest ones I've seen. NICE FIND. Dang it. I can't ever get that kind of luck. I'd actually hang that in my house prominently whether my wife liked it or not. I'd actually pay $800 for that one.
 
TimC said:
Anytime, if I can help without getting of my fat arse to look through my books I'm happy, if I look through my books I'm away for days in rivet counting land!
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I understand completely. My missus gets a tad testy when I get too focused on things she finds boring!

Unrelated, have (and had, RIP) a few friends who were with the RUC and Royal Marines, including my current bosses. Also, read your blog. Very nice!
 
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