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Registered: 19 January 2006
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Hi everyone, My father just got a rifle from a friend that resently passed. He has since gave it to me and ive taken on the quest to finding out the story of this rifle.
Its a working condition 1943 British Lee Enfield No.1 Mk3. Does anyone know abot decoding these rifles? or somewhere I can find a registry? thanks. |
 Location: Where America's day begins.
Registered: 08 March 2005
Posts: 994
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http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?s=d9...&st=100&#entry373777 Hafa Adai! |
 Registered: 24 January 2005
Posts: 3387
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As Weatherman has shown, there is a wealth of information out on the net.
What you now possess is a great 'mantle piece' weapon! While it's still very likely in firing condition, I would reckomend against doing so until you have a armorer certify it safe to fire. A good gunsmith can do this. SEMPER FI The Gunny PROUD TO BE AN INFIDEL Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don’t. “The Meek shall inherit the earth….after I’m through with it.” A pessimist's blood type is always b-negative |
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Location: Where America's day begins.
Registered: 08 March 2005
Posts: 994
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I usta have a 'sporterized' Enfield:
 Scary shooting...always had leftover ammo... Hafa Adai! |
 Location: Private
Registered: 02 March 2006
Posts: 14
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Sork for you loss weatherman... Ive got a SMLE #1 MK4 and it kiks @$$
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Location: NYC
Registered: 12 April 2006
Posts: 7
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I've got a B.S.A. made 1915 No1, Mk.III shoots sweet & has a windage adjustable rear sight(most later versions are only elevation adj.
"I'll be dawgonned, didja know this can opener fits on the end of a Rifle?" |
 Registered: 05 August 2006
Posts: 8
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hey i have nothin about the rifle, but sorry about your loss.
 What a Helluva way to die!!! |
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