Enfield Markings - Translation?

[josmund]

Hello All,

Can anyone help me translate these markings? The serial number is J stamped above 28743

Thanks

 

[Kp321]

You might try the Lee-Enfield forum on Gunboards.com. Some very knowledgable collectors hang out there and can answer your questions, after they flame you for putting the scope mount on it.

 

[bonza]

The Crown over Crossed Pennants with a 'P' in the lower quadrant is the proofmark. The Crown over Number over Character is an inspection stamp, I cannot make out the lower character, but it usually indicates the production facility, the number identifies a specific inspector (each had own number). D(broad arrow)D is the Australian 'Department of Defence' ownership mark. Hopefully someone else can help with the others.

 

[josmund]

Thanks Bonza Great info. So Ill assume it was made in Australia. Does the serial number give any clue on the year?


I zoomed it up BTW

 

[josmund]

Thanks KP.

I came with the scope mount. It's the only way these old eyes can shoot the thing.

 

[Gunnerboy]

Need pictures of the manufacter and date under where the bolt handle rests.. Then i can tell you if its a rebarrel or original barrel, rearsenal etc.

 

[HankB]

Here's a place to start:

http://www.allaboutenfields.co.nz/history/markings/

Here's a useful forum:

http://parallaxscurioandrelicfirearmsforums.yuku.com/forums/70/The-Lee-Enfield-Forum

 

[bonza]

If it's an Australian-made rifle the butt-socket will be stamped with Lithgow & a date, otherwise it could be Enfield, BSA, etc.