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    Default SMLE Markings

    I bought a Mark 3* and I would like to figure out if the markings contain any info on the gun:

    The main marking is

    Crown symbol
    GR >> George Rex
    1917 >> production year
    SHTLE >> short LE
    Mark 3 * >> obvious

    The butt disc says

    Arrow >> Union of South Africa I think
    SAP >> South African Police, clear because it is ex police stock
    7248 >> no idea what this number means

    On the action
    Serial Number: same as on the barrel
    There is the letter A before the serial number, could be part of the serial number
    U >> Union of South Africa
    Weird marking that looks like a small 2 and then an S
    Arrow >> Union of South Africa

    On the rear of the action you have
    0
    Unreadable marking
    S.SA >> not sure if it means South Africa

    The bolt has its own serial number, probably refurbished at one time or another

    I cannot find an indication where it was manufactured, any idea where to look.

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    Default Re: SMLE Markings

    I thought the arrow was a British Army acceptance/property mark.

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    Default Re: SMLE Markings

    Daan here on the forum is very knowledgeable.

    Send him a pm as he is not active very often.

    Otherwise google is your friend:

    https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/2-codes_marks.html

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    Default Re: SMLE Markings

    As a post on the Smith & Wesson forum said "Pictures, without pictures it doesn't exist".

    Oh, and yes the Broad Arrow (often "Crow's Foot" in SA) was the British Government propety mark. Nothing to do with South Africa.

    Peter

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    Default Re: SMLE Markings

    If you email me I will send you some files etc treemann@telkomsa.net

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