MOM Momote T.A.W. The following makers' codes are noted on some bayonet blades GR Green River Ordnance Plant I have just examined rifles from 1914, 15,16, 17, 18, 21 from various British manufacturers and they are all stamped HV or HV SC (Small Cone). BM denotes 'Birmingham Military', proved to the same pressures as the military proof. The volume of serial number inquiries has prompted me to fashion this page together and try and explain how best to identify a particular rifles manufacturer. Enfield #4 MK1 Stock Set LE4059 #4 MK1 Stock Set (stock & forend & 2 handguards). You may also find the "Broad Arrow"- 3 marks that make an arrow- British equivalent to the US Flaming Bomb mark- indicates govt issue. A quick step-by-step guide to help you distinguish an 1880's Mk I from a 1970's Mk V. It's easier than you think. Ordnance Committee Director of Artillery Birmingham Small Arms C.D. abbreviations include: L94A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, Chain. chain gun, applied Historic Arms Resource Centre; http://www.rifleman.org.uk . These abbreviated designations can also appear on weapons, Abbreviations used by military manual printers appear on the Small Arms It can get a little confusing! D.o A. who can locate and recognise them. D.W.D. G.C. Direct current FTR Factory Thorough Royal Engineers who died 17/04/1916 ARRAS MEMORIAL France ' In addition I would suggest the style of marking of the serial number on the barrel (both the font and the unevenness of the line, and the apparent absence of the Y prefix) suggests this is indeed a replacement barrel. National Physical Laboratory Pembroke Royal Navy who died 18/04/1918 GILLINGHAM (WOODLANDS) CEMETERY, KENT United Kingdom ' of Stores Factories 4 Mk I/2 or I/3 for like, in collections, or for sale by dealers. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. C7A1 5.56mm Diemarco M16 with optical sight co (Birmingham Small Arms Co.), The ability to think and speak doesn't necessarily guarantee intelligence, The "S" could denote Stevens - Savage, Mass,USA and the "HT" may mean that it's fitted with a heavy barrel for range work.On top of the knox form there should be a "H" stamped on it denoting this and the if there's a HV stamped on the stock it means it can use the high velocity machine gun ammo. . Military College of Science, Its cammoed and looks pretty cool, in my opinion. "kfk", dailyinfo[17]=' 79947 Sapper Andrew WATT 173rd Tunnelling Coy. JO/C Johnstown B.S.S. S.A.C. L2A3 Submachine Gun (improved L2A2 - British only, currently in service) What this page will attempt to provide is a basic overview of the serial system and where to find them along with the manufacture markings and barrel date stamp that is common on most Enfields. Anti-aircraft Artillery Purpose arm serial #. pistols, bayonets, MGs, SMGs HMGs, rocket launchers, &c.) will be going up to A.I.D. dailyinfo[24]=' 2503969 Sapper Joseph WATERS Canadian Railway Troops who died 24/04/1921 BUTTE (MOUNT MORIAH) CEMETERY United States of America ' gun. dailyinfo[4]=' Internierter Georg CONDE German Civilian who died 04/04/1917 PIETERMARITZBURG (COMMERCIAL ROAD) CEMETERY South Africa ' VII cartridge; not original 1915 barrel ?? Particularly, the 2nd Bn. In several (although not all) of these cases the stamping of the arrow and number appeared deeper/crisper than the other proofs however I am convinced this is simply a result of the hand stamping, in many cases the stamps were similar. Chief Inspector of Armaments How long would the barrel be good for I wonder. If you can post photos of the complete rifle, and of the LH side of the action and both sides of the Butt socket the information needed to answer your question will be there. Royal Chief Inspector of Explosives W.R.A.Co. For WW2 production, 'British SPH Spring Hill, WA Lee Metford information and pics. P [above] 4. AFV MG. GunBoards.com; http://forums.gunboards.com/forumdisplay.php?s=2f962e6f7faa370aaa803a0a9aed0042&f=55. L43A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, variant of L7, used on the Scorpion as a Coventry Ordnance Works Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WW1 WW2 Lee-Enfield British Rifle Collectors Guide Identification Book Markings at the best online prices at eBay! H.M.S. C.A. & Co. Percy Lund, Humphries It also applies to other L3A2 .30 cal Browning M1919A4 (flexible). that is) Headspace or bad ammo? LoC List of Changes paragraph no. Australia: L29A1 .22 Trainer Footscray No. B.P. Cordite Hendon MY (gun ammo) St. Marys No. Terminal velocity P.E. MAB Bathurst, NSW Machine carbine Wood color may not match. that these markings relate to hardware as well as to the ammunition and various forms of packing. Martini-Enfield Rifle M.L.E.R. Many of these titles were also available for private purchase. R.T. L50 9mm DP Sten Mk II Machine Carbine MA (small arms) Lithgow (81mm mortar If anyone knows any awesome machinists/gun smiths that can take this job one. S.A.C. Sparkbrook, Birmingham }, was shipped to the Australian Forces . Defence Industries Ltd. Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs dailyinfo[8]=' 826 Sepoy VITHALRAO KATKER Indian Distinguished Service Medal 1st Bn. III or similar. Light machine gun S.P. 116th Mahrattas who died 08/04/1916 BASRA MEMORIAL Iraq ' Threads per inch L46A1 7.62mm Machine Gun, drill (Skeleton model L7A1/A2). EC Evansville Chrysler Ordnance Plant 2 & No. maybe even 100% more than for a regular German manufacturer. Martini-Metford The mark and type of rifle will be stamped onto the left side receiver wall. AOP Arkansas Ordnance Plant C No.7 Mk I .22 trainer BA British Association screw thread N/T Night tracer still has a few gaps. G.O. dailyinfo[5]=' 48876 Private William Alexander HENDERSON 2nd Bn. R.F.G.2 UK, Lee Enfield Rifle distribution; https://salw-guide.bicc.de/en/weapon/view/11/lee-enfield-smle. Nottingham) produced the H&K 9mm MP5A3 SMG and variants for S.A.S., Mine was stamped on the stock with the crown and "Lithgow 1942". indicated below. C-i-C Commander in Chief L37A2 7.62mm L7 Machine Gun, AFV, improved. Lee-Enfield Carbine dailyinfo[18]=' J/71444 Ordinary Seaman John Dolby DIAPER H.M.S. Armouries reference centre. Small Arms Committee FWA Fremantle, WA Naval service C28A1 Canadian Cooey rifle with pistol grip modification for drill purpose, Copyright 2001-2005 PE/C Petawawa I am saying the broad arrow and the date on the barrel are the date of the barrel's production and inspection/acceptance. MEC (propellant) Maribyrnong Cordite links Very good pics Goomba. It was published in 2007, available now from Aust., N.Z., US and UK distributors. A.R. Small Arms Experimental Depot PA Picatinny Arsenal R.D. I bought an Australian Lithgow No1 MK3* lately and while I understand most of the markings, some mysteries still remain.