4 Mk I* and No. A transitional model the No. Yours falls into the category of having a low serial number and one of 917,000 produced. Lee Enfield No.4 Mk. 3. No. Thank you for your time. [46] The No. Khyber Pass Copy rifles cannot generally stand up to the pressures generated by modern commercial ammunition,[100] and are generally considered unsafe to fire under any circumstances.[14]. Who used the Lee-Enfield 303? A MK1 MLE in 7-9/10 condition which is average for what I`ve been seeing over the last couple of yrs are in the range of $1500- $2500. While British and Australian conversions were to the standard commercially available .410 shotgun cartridge (though of varying chamber lengths) the Indian conversions have been the source of considerable confusion. Ishapore 2A and Ishapore 2A1 receivers are made with improved (EN) steel (to handle the increased pressures of the 7.6251mm round)[89] and the extractor is redesigned to suit the rimless cartridge. Recording of serial numbers for Enfield muskets,.577 Sniders and.450 &.303 Martini rifles. . 1930 (trials only; 1,025 produced and leftover parts assembled into rifles early in WWII), 1931present (2,500 trials examples produced in the 1930s, then mass production from mid-1941 onwards). Serial number- 95L5837. 95L9081 1950, CMk3 sight, non-FTR, Steel Buttplate, Un-Grooved, un-serialed stock, Magazine serialed to rifle. [104] The CIA's Operation Cyclone provided hundreds of thousands of Enfields to the Mujahideen, funneling them through Pakistan's ISI. The LeeEnfield rifle is a popular gun for historic rifle enthusiasts and those who find the 10-round magazine, loading by charger clips, and the rapid bolt-action useful for Practical Rifle events. Discuss all aspects of firearm ownership Discuss anti-gun legislation Buy, sell, and trade in the classified section Chat with Local gun shops, ranges, trainers & other businesses RFI, in India, converted a large number of MkIII rifles to single shot muskets, chambered for the .410 Indian Musket cartridge. Possible, sure. 8 and Rifle, No. [33], Due to the poor performance of the .303 British cartridge during the Second Boer War from 18991902, the British attempted to replace the round and the LeeEnfield rifle that fired it. [31], The SMLE Mk III* (renamed Rifle No.1 Mk III* in 1926) saw extensive service throughout the Second World War as well, especially in the North African, Italian, Pacific and Burmese theatres in the hands of British and Commonwealth forces. 4 Mark I would be adopted in 1941 and serve until 1952, until replaced by the M1 Garand. 1 Mk III or III*, with the original MLE and LEC becoming obsolete along with the earlier SMLE models. However, many 2A/2A1 owners shoot such ammunition in their rifles with no problems, although it should be noted that some factory loaded .308 Winchester cartridges may appear to generate higher pressures than 7.6251mm NATO, even though the rounds are otherwise interchangeable this is due to the different systems of pressure measurement used for NATO and commercial cartridges. 4 marks, in the hope of increasing sales of a rifle that had little U.S. market penetration. The 7mm Mauser rounds fired from the Mauser Model 1895 rifle had a higher velocity, flatter trajectory and longer range, making them superior on the open country of the South African plains. RSAF ENFIELD CONVERSIONS 1941 - 1942 - The first batch of conversions. 4 Mark I rifle was adopted on Nov. 15, 1939. An alternative developed during this period was to be used on the No. The current world record for aimed bolt-action fire was set in 1914 by a musketry instructor in the British ArmySergeant Instructor Snoxallwho placed 38 rounds into a 12-inch-wide (300 mm) target at 300 yards (270 m) in one minute. [80] Most of the Charlton Automatic Rifles were destroyed in a fire after the Second World War,[81] but a few examples survive in museums and private collections. 4 MK. The Mk V did retain a magazine cut-off, but without a spotting hole, the piling swivel was kept attached to a forward barrel band, which was wrapped over and attached to the rear of the nose cap to reinforce the rifle for use with the standard Pattern 1907 bayonet. Enfield Trials Rifle . that serial is definetly a longbranch range , and not an early one , longbranch did make rifles from 48-56 , my records show 1944 production was 58L to 84L , 42 was 1L to 20L so that is out , i show 1950 production in the 91L to 95L range that looks to be correct . Very early production low serial number. These stand for 'Standard Small Arms' and 'National Rifle Factory', respectively. The rifle's two-piece stock and 10-round magazine are two of its most distinctive features. If no one knows, then is there a place where I could go to figure out the manufacture date? That is. if the 1942 denotes year. Such rifles would have 5-digit serial numbers with either an "E" or an "F" serial number prefix, and the serial number would be stamped on the rear of the bolt handle and on the bottom of the fore-end, as well as on the receiver ring. The manufacturer's names found on the MLE, CLLE, and SMLE Mk IMk III* rifles and variants are: Note 1: 'SSA' and 'NRF' markings are sometimes encountered on First World War-dated SMLE Mk III* rifles. Dave91 Apr 25, 2010 The #1 community for Gun Owners of the Northeast Member Benefits: No ad networks! 123 Main Street Anywhere City, USA 55555 Phone: (555) 555-5555 Email Map & Directions Hours of Operation Follow Us On Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google+ Pinterest RSS Feeds Blog Posts, Gallery Images, Forum Topics Login Email: Password: Remember Me Forgot Password? [10] Both underwent a minor upgrade series in 1899 (the omission of the cleaning / clearing rod), becoming the Mk I*. for the rest of the story you need to post some really good photos , there is a question or two that jump to mind but ill leave those to the more knowledgeable among us . 2 3 rd Edition, Lee-Enfield No.4 and No. (Thats why I prefer people to list their location). For official references, usually the finished and issued rifle was tracked by its rack number and of course these records have long since been destroyed or lost forever. I have a lee Enfield no1 mark3. Often the serial number would be obscured by the Suncorite when refinished, so it was practice to restamp the serial onto the left wrist socket. This proved fortunate for the LeeEnfield, as wartime demand and the improved Mk VII loading of the .303 round caused it to be retained for service. p. 372. The Lee-Enfield series of rifles is one of the most successful bolt-action rifles of all time. Interesting to some American Korean War veterans, the Enfield wasn't issued a flash protector. The LeeEnfield family of rifles is the second oldest bolt-action rifle design still in official service, after the MosinNagant. WW1 BSA .303 SMLE dated 1914 British Army Service Rifle. Recently acquired a Lee Enfield Mark4 1/2.303 ser # 52Y20xxx in good condition, & a early Lee Enfield SMLE.303, ser# 21xxx, Does Anyone Know the. 32 telescope sight to the left side of the receiver. Thailand: (the contract was concluded on 10 December 1920 when the king received shipment of 10,000 rifles.). Netherlands: Both the LeeEnfield No. They are also still seen in the hands of Pakistani and Bangladeshi second-line and police units. I do remember reading something by Peter Laidler, so forgive me if I dont recall it correctly. such a low number. They were supplied to the UK under the Lend-Lease programme during the Second World War. But here is the thing, that number on that No 4 is stamped in an area where some manufacturers stamped the year it was made. I, Mk. 3. The Commando units of the British military requested a suppressed rifle for killing sentries, guard dogs and other clandestine operational uses during the Second World War. Bangladesh: extensively used during 1971 war. The Lee-Enfield No. 4 rifles, selected for their accuracy during factory tests, were modified by the addition of a wooden cheek rising-piece, and telescopic sight mounts designed to accept a No. The accuracy requirement was ability to place 7 of 7 shots in a 5 inches (12.7 cm) circle at 200 yards (183 m) and 6 of 7 shots in a 10 inches (25.4 cm) circle at 400 yards (366 m). 4 Mk I, Britain had obviously settled on the rear aperture sight prior to WWI, with modifications to the SMLE being tested as early as 1911, as well as later on the No. [90] The original 2,000 yards (1,800 m) rear sight arm was found to be suitable for the ballistics of the 7.6251mm, which is around 10% more powerful and equates to a flatter trajectory than that of the .303 British MkVII ammunition, so it was a simple matter to think of the '2000' as representing metres rather than yards. The used value of an ENFIELD SMLE MARK 3 rifle has risen $89.20 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $625.64 . The latter will have an engraving on the flat side of the receiver which will read something like (taking one of my rifles as an example), F(FTR)49. [102] Enfields continue to be used as drill weapons by the National Ceremonial Guard of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). RFI stands for 'Rifle Factory, Ishapore', denoting a rifle made after the Partition of India in 1947. The PC Gallery Rifle is a carbine in pistol and revolver calibres, the AL42 a 5.56 mm rifle and the AL30C, a carbine in .30 Carbine. The Australian military were not permitted to manufacture the No. Although the .276 Enfield had better ballistics, troop trials in 1913 revealed problems including excessive recoil, muzzle flash, barrel wear and overheating. . Indian police officers carrying SMLE Mk III* and Ishapore 2A1 rifles were a familiar sight throughout railway stations in India after Mumbai train bombings of 2006 and the November 2008 Mumbai attacks. This puts collectors into a spin trying to figure it out and fake is called!. (HT standing for 'Heavy Barrel, Telescopic Sight),[14] which saw service in the Second World War, Korea, and Malaya and was used for Sniper Training through to the late 1970s. Lee Enfield Rifle Lookup Upgrade T Later [14] Soft-point .303 ammunition is widely available for hunting purposes, though the Mark 7 military cartridge design often proves adequate because its tail-heavy design makes the bullet yaw violently and deform after hitting the target.[109][110]. Observed examples are dated 1931 and 1933. During the recent civil war in Nepal, the government troops were issued LeeEnfield rifles to fight the Maoist rebels, and the Maoists were also armed with SMLE rifles, amongst other weapons. Lee Enfield rifles are used by the Jamaica Constabulary force for training recruits during field-craft exercises and drills. [98], A number of British Service Rifles, predominantly the MartiniHenry and MartiniEnfield, but also the various LeeEnfield rifles, have been produced by small manufacturers in the Khyber Pass region of the Pakistani/Afghan border. [12] Although officially replaced in the UK with the L1A1 SLR in 1957, it remained in widespread British service until the early/mid-1960s and the 7.62 mmL42A1 sniper variant remained in service until the 1990s. 6, Mk I[49] was also developed, using an SMLE MK III* as a starting point (as opposed to the No. Only SMLE Mk III* rifles are known to have been assembled under this program. [14] Top-notch accuracy is difficult to achieve with the LeeEnfield design,[40] as it was intended to be a battle rifle rather than a sharpshooter's weapon,[40] and thus the Enfield is nowadays overshadowed by derivatives of Paul Mauser's design as a target shooting arm. Returned to Britain in 1952 in exchange for P-17 rifles. These unusual rifles have something of a mysterious service history, but represent a missing link in SMLE development. 3s and Mk. The floating barrel increased the accuracy of the rifle by allowing it to vibrate freely and consistently, whereas wooden forends in contact with barrels, if not properly fitted, affected the harmonic vibrations of the barrel. A very collectable rifle indeed, but by no means rare. [50], The term 'Jungle Carbine' was popularised in the 1950s by the Santa Fe Arms Corporation, a U.S. importer who refurbished many surplus rifles, converting many of the No. The rifles were manufactured by parts outsourcing and were assembled and finished in Australia, chambered in 7.6251mm NATO and fed from modified M14 magazines. 4 rifle was heavier than the No. Aug 18, 2010 seial # My very first rifle was a #4 Enfield 83CXXXX. 4 Mk. Very interesting site about Lee Enfield Rifle Markings. Volley Sights Arabic butt disc marked ( Ottoman Empire captured) This has come out of the 'Hans Gnter Collection' 890.00. The two Charlton designs differed markedly in external appearance (amongst other things, the New Zealand Charlton had a forward pistol grip and bipod, whilst the Australian one did not), but shared the same operating mechanism. The Howard Francis Self-Loading Carbine was a conversion of a No. III* (HT). When Japan entered the war in 1941, New Zealand found itself lacking the light machine guns that would be required for local defence should Japan choose to invade, and so the New Zealand Government funded the development of self-loading conversions for the LeeEnfield rifle. [41], During the course of the Second World War, the No. [53] These rifles were designated as the No. 0 Location:London SW19 Interests:British military Small Arms and ammunition. Yes, I know, I should get out more! 4's spike bayonetand subsequently the No. Please record original details from right side of butt socket (left side for carbines) below the royal cypher (crown, V.R. The new rifle also incorporated a charger loading system,[24] another innovation borrowed from the Mauser rifle'[25] and is notably different from the fixed 'bridge' that later became the standard, being a charger clip (stripper clip) guide on the face of the bolt head. Rifles so marked were assembled using parts from various other manufacturers, as part of a scheme during the First World War to boost rifle production in the UK. [62][63] No. Ireland: No1 MkIII/III* used as the service rifle by the National Army during the Civil War and later by Defence Forces, replaced by No4 LeeEnfields in 1950's until replaced by the FN FAL in 1961. Numerous attempts have been made to convert the various single-shot .410 shotgun models to a bolt-action repeating model by removing the wooden magazine plug and replacing it with a standard 10-round SMLE magazine. 303 enfield rifle tha has a serial number of 42973 and ENGLAND. Sliding ramp rear sights, fixed-post front sights, 'dial' long-range volley; telescopic sights on sniper models. Turkish 857mm conversion of a LeeEnfield captured during World War I. Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=LeeEnfield&oldid=901787238', LeeEnfield conversions and training models, Special service LeeEnfields: Commando and automatic models, Models/marks of LeeEnfield rifle and service periods, Australian International Arms No. 1s, 4 No. 1 Mk. Most of the Canadian made No.4 Mk.I* (T) sniper equipments went into British service. [64], After the Second World War, the Rifle, No. So it is possible to have a Long Branch serial applied to a Maltby, or a Maltby serial applied to a Faz. The "year" is stamped in a non-matching font and the metal work looks to have been refinished. It was then decided that the limit of the effective range was a more realistic proposition at 800 m. The Ishapore 2A and 2A1 rifles are often incorrectly described as '.308 conversions'. Other Equipment. Police forces in both the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu continue to operate and maintain stocks of No.4 rifles. III* rifles by adding a heavy target barrel, cheek-piece, and a World War I era Pattern 1918 telescope, creating the SMLE No. The main difference between the two conversions was in the cartridge ejection arrangement; the Enfield magazine carried a hardened steel projection that struck the rim of the extracted case to eject it, the Sterling system employed a spring-loaded plunger inserted into the receiver wall. The SN is L6604XSAW. [37] The increased gap resulted in an improved sighting radius, improving sighting accuracy and the aperture improved speed of sighting over various distances. From 1965 to 1975 (when production is believed to have been discontinued), the sight ranging graduations were changed from 2000 to 800, and the rifle re-designated Rifle 7.62 mm 2A1. With an S prefix, this was about the 196,800th rifle produced by RSAF Enfield in 1916. BOLT HEAD The LeeSpeed Sporter was a higher quality British made version of the LeeEnfield. [72] Post-Second World War, SAF Lithgow converted a number of SMLE rifles to commercial sporting rifles- notably the .22 Hornet model- under the 'Slazenger' brand. Where are the serial numbers on a Lee Enfield? Rack number?, club inventory number? 4 and No. Often he would be given a batch of rifles to refurb. What should I mark down for insurance value? In the early 1930s, a batch of 2,500 No. [42] It was produced only in North America, by Small Arms Limited at Long Branch in Canada and Stevens-Savage Firearms in the USA. The trigger guards is marked: DF The wood just above the signt is marked: DR Rifle has the serial number 8832. Remember, geographical location affects values, as well. Indian Merchant Service who died 30/12/1915 BOMBAY 1914-1918 MEMORIAL, MUMBAI India. [44] With the introduction of the No. [44] The L42A1 sniper rifle continued as the British Army's standard sniper weapon being phased out by 1993, and replaced by Accuracy International's L96. 303 Mk. It is one of 75,000. Two crossed swords pointing down with the letters M and O on either side. [103], Many Afghan participants in the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan were armed with LeeEnfields. 5) have serial numbers stamped on the rear face of the bolt handle with no indication of any numbers having been stamped or struck out on the bottom of their bolt handles. Then, the work was assigned to Holland & Holland, the famous British sporting gun manufacturers, which converted about 23,000 No. All those marks, taken together, tell a story of who made the rifle, who repaired it, who owned it, who used it and where it went. In Canada the .303' and .22' models are being phased out [2016]. These design features facilitate rapid cycling and fire compared to other bolt-action designs like the Mauser. In British service, the No. Khyber Pass Copies can be recognised by a number of factors, notably: British company Armalon Ltd[101] developed a number of rifles based on the Lee Enfield No 4. He sent me the serial number but I can't make heads or tails of it. Identifying Serial Numbers Hi guys, A friend just inherited his father's Lee Enfield and doesn't know anything about it. [91][92] Also contributing to the total was the Rifle Factory Ishapore (RFI) at Ishapore in India, which continued to produce the SMLE in both .303 and 7.6251mm NATO until the 1980s, and is still manufacturing a sporting rifle based on the SMLE Mk III action, chambered for a .315 calibre cartridge[93] the Birmingham Small Arms Company factory at Shirley near Birmingham, and SAF Lithgow in Australia, who finally discontinued production of the SMLE Mk III* with a final 'machinery proving' batch of 1000 rifles in early 1956, using 1953-dated receivers. 4 Mk. 4 action, but lightened and shortened, chambered in .303 British. A five-round .22 cal 'Parker-Hiscock' magazine was also developed and in service for a relatively short period during the later period of the First World War, but was subsequently withdrawn from issue due to reliability problems with its quite complicated loading and feeding mechanism. The Serial Number is located on the right side of the receiver ring. 4s and a No. [99], 'Khyber Pass Copies', as they are known, tend to be copied exactly from a 'master' rifle, which may itself be a Khyber Pass Copy, markings and all, which is why it's not uncommon to see Khyber Pass rifles with the 'N' in 'Enfield' reversed, amongst other things. A new rifle based on the Mauser design was created to fire the round, called the Pattern 1913 Enfield. Any idea? Serial number is of 1950s and date stamped 1942? I've just purchased a 1942 stamped Lee Enfield rifle which has a number 93L8939. The weapon was reliable but unergonomic for the user as the force of the recoiling bolt interfered with handling. [97] Magazine supply/importation (M14 and AK 10 single stack mag) whilst legal in Australia, it has been spasmodically curtailed by Australian Federal Customs (for more information, see Gun politics in Australia). In British military . yah I dont have a clue ether. 1 Mk V rifles were manufactured solely by R.S.A.F. These were known as .22 Pattern 1914 Short Rifles[59] during The First World War and Rifle, No. 4 Mk IV was designed with the modern shooter in mind, and has the ability to mount a telescopic sight without drilling and tapping the receiver. This feature was removed on the Mk III* rifle. The L59A1 arose from British government concerns over the vulnerability of Army Cadet Force and school Combined Cadet Forces' (CCF) stocks of small arms to theft by terrorists, in particular the Irish Republican Army following raids on CCF armouries in the 1950s and 1960s. 1 Mk III* it lacked a volley sight and had the wire loop in place of the sling swivel at the front of magazine well along with the simplified cocking piece. [67], The C No.7 22' MK.I rifle is a .22 single shot, manually fed, training version of the No.4 Mk I* rifle manufactured at Long Branch. The bolt head is released by a spring catch on the No4 Mk1 and Mk2, but by a cut-out on the bolt track on No4 Mk1* made by Savage and Long Branch. Unmodified muskets require handloading of ammunition, as the .410 Indian Musket cartridge was not commercially distributed and does not appear to have been manufactured since the 1950s. (The Pattern 1914 became the Rifle No. All serial numbers on Savage made No4s have a serial number format which includes a C in it, for. [10][11] The WWI versions are often referred to as the 'SMLE', which is short for the common 'Short Magazine LeeEnfield' variant. Best to get an appraisal though, and like all things, firearms values fluctuate, more so here in Canada lately. (E.A.L. The LeeEnfield is a bolt-action, magazine-fed, repeating rifle that served as the main firearm used by the military forces of the British Empire and Commonwealth during the first half of the 20th century. I/L bayonet, which has a rotating handle and a large ring on the cross-guard was not for the No. The whole nine yards including refinish to produce what would in effect be a brand new rifle.. 4 Mk. [111][112] (For more information see Gun politics in the United Kingdom and Gun politics in Australia. The rear 'battle sight' was ground off to make room to attach the No. with lettered prefixes. I also have a No7MkI/L Land Service swiveling pommel blade bayonet intended for the MkV submachine gun but will also fit the No4Mk1 Enfield. 1 Mark III and No. All 7 of my Lee Enfields (2 SMLE No. can anyone help with solving the question of dates and serial numbers not adding up? 4 Mk. LeeEnfields are very popular as hunting rifles and target shooting rifles. 4 Mk I* rifles are all stamped 'US PROPERTY'. The Holland & Holland conversions usually have the contractor code 'S51' on the underside of the buttstock. 7 and No. The gun itself is in very good condition. [40] Towards the end of the Second World War, a bladed bayonet was developed, originally intended for use with the Sten gunbut sharing the same mount as the No. 1 Mk V is the rear aperture sight. Lee Enfield Number 4 Mk2 .303 1953. Both Savage and Long Branch started off by making No4 Mk1 rifles (with bolt catch) before moving production to the slightly simplified 1* version. III* LeeEnfields were used by the. Experiments with smokeless powder in the existing LeeMetford cartridge seemed at first to be a simple upgrade, but the greater heat and pressure generated by the new smokeless powder wore away the shallow, rounded, Metford rifling after approximately 6000 rounds. [29], The inability of the principal manufacturers (RSAF Enfield, The Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited and London Small Arms Co. Ltd) to meet military production demands, led to the development of the 'peddled scheme', which contracted out the production of whole rifles and rifle components to several shell companies. Republic of China (19121949): used during Warlord Era. 3) in 1944. ), Rhineland Arms produces .45 ACP conversion kits for the LeeEnfield action using M1911 pistol magazines.[113]. 4 rifle was further simplified for mass-production with the creation of the No. Like the No. Advertisements. A redesign of the LeeMetford (adopted by the British Army in 1888), the LeeEnfield superseded the earlier MartiniHenry, MartiniEnfield, and LeeMetford rifles. you can get the place of original mfgr , as to deployment there are a few markings put on in service that sometimes help but mostly not . Remembered Today: Steward Augusto REBELO S.S. PERSIA (Greenock). I have no clue what this kind of gun is worth, I guess it is whatever someone will pay. Externally the new rifle is very similar to the classic Mk III*, with the exception of the buttplate (the buttplate from the 1A SLR is fitted) and magazine, which is more 'square' than the SMLE magazine, and usually carries twelve rounds instead of ten,[88] although a number of 2A1s have been noted with 10-round magazines. 4 rifle as well. [74], In the early 1950s Essential Agencies Ltd. Peek! 2, of varying marks. Short Magazine Lee Enfield It is one of 75,000. This example was built by Canadian Arsenals and was one of only 50,000 built at this period of time at the Long Branch facility. The No.4 (T) rifles were extensively employed in various conflicts until the late 1960s. 4 Mk 2. [32] The Lithgow Small Arms Factory finally ceased production of the SMLE Mk III* in 1953.[27]. GWF is free to use so please support the Forum. It was published in 2007, available now from Aust., N.Z., US and UK distributors. [84] The appearance of the L8 series rifles were no different from the original No. The initial BSA batch of L1A1 rifles for the quarter ending December 31 in 1957 was UB57 A1 - A870. Denmark: used as Rifle M/45E by the Danish brigade in occupied Germany from 1945, eventually replaced by the US M1 rifle as Rifle M/50 in 1950. IV rifles are externally identical to a .303 calibre SMLE Mk III* rifle, the only difference being the .22 calibre barrel, empty magazine case, bolthead and extractor which have been modified to fire .22 calibre rimfire cartridges. LeeEnfields are also popular with competitors in service rifle competitions in many Commonwealth countries. There were more than 317,000 Mk I MLE rifles produced and nearly 600,000 Mk I* MLE rifles. 1 Mk. Note 2: Savage-made LeeEnfield No. British India: In service with British Indian Army throughout First and Second World Wars. [46] With a cut-down stock, a prominent flash hider, and a 'lightening-cut' receiver machined to remove all unnecessary metal, reduced barrel length of 18.8 in (478 mm) the No. 32 Mk. It was introduced in service in the 1970s. Later on when Avrakotos asked Michael Vickers to revamp their strategy, he stopped the Enfield system and, with the large amounts of money available thanks to Charlie Wilson, replaced them with a mix of modern weapons like AK-47s and mortars. General Great War Discussion. Despite this, the British learned from the results of the L8 test program and used them in successfully converting their stocks of No. Lee Enfield SMLE No1 Mk1 .303 Serial Number 1 - YUP Serial number 1 Made in the LSA ( london small arms factory ) this is rifle number 1 a very rare find and a jewel in my collection, here. 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