Lee Enfield No. 1 MK 111 unit markings

[David Scott]

I was wondering if the Lee Enfield experts could offer an opinion on the markings on my gun? I apologise in advance for the pictures. These small, faint stamps are a bit beyond the capabilities of the camera and photographer. I have a 1918 vintage No. 1 MK 111. The stampings, which are on the stock in 4 places and the top of the barrel, appear to be: “2 broad arrow GG” and “47 broad arrow GG”. I think they are unit marks and the ‘GG’ refers to the Grenadier Guards. Can any experts educate me?




1918 vintage No. 1 MK 111.




stamping on stock butt, “2 broad arrow GG”





stamping on fore stock, “47 broad arrow GG”.




stamping on barrel(small and hard to see), “47 broad arrow GG”.

 

[superbee]

Looks like one of the 1953 rebuild rifles?

 

[dauph197]

Does not look like unit markings but proof markings.

 

[enefgee]

damn that's a pretty rifle

 

[green]

That is a property and inspection stamp used on 1950s made stocks.

 

[woodchopper]

as above... not a unit marking

that is a refurb and the stock was replaced with a 'new' stock.

 

[David Scott]

Thanks for the feed back. I agree the stock does not look original to a 1918 rifle. The gun has an "FTR 1953" marking on the receiver. That is probably when the original stock was repaired or replaced.

 

[dauph197]

Thanks for the feed back. I agree the stock does not look original to a 1918 rifle. The gun has an "FTR 1953" marking on the receiver. That is probably when the original stock was repaired or replaced.

But who cares... you have a very nice rifle and you can enjoy it!!

 

[Pblatzz]

Nice rifle.