No1 MkIII Marking

[gerard488]

Hi All. some of those marks have me confused, the one on the knox form after the sq inch mark, the one after the v above the barrel serial number and the strange marks below the serial number. This rifle also has what looks like ears for a sling swivel in front of the mag, matching bolt and ESSEX on top of the barrel behind the rear sight. I don't see a slot for the magazine cut off, there is a slot but is lower down and is covered by the wood and by the side of the mag. Wondering if anyone can shed any light, Thanks in advance

 

[buffdog]

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Commercialized sporter made from a military rifle. The markings on the barrel are proof marks and ammunition information. The two "ears" on the front of the trigger guard are so that the rear sling swivel can be taken off and placed in front of the magazine. This was mostly for parade use, but also used to provide a steadier hold on the rifle range.

The "BNP" is a nitro proof mark. The rifle was originally made in 1916. The Mark III * model did away with some things such as the magazine cut off to make production faster. Other stampings on the barrel are usually armourers marks.

ESSEX is a Model name put on by the firm that converted it to a sporter.

 

[gerard488]

Wondering now, is it a candidate for restoration or is it kinda ruined by the "ESSEX" stamp? Also, does the Enfield stamp on the wrist mean that it was made at Enfield? I found a screw and put a swivel in front of the mag, I like it.