Looking for information on where to find information: SMLE No1MkIII* and the internet has been less than helpful

[21H40]

I picked up a rough condition Lee-Enfield that had been partially sporterized with the intent to convert it to 45ACP. I wanted to find some information on markings, but Google and Reddit aren't bending to my will. I keep finding threads of other people asking similar questions about rifles that aren't mine.

What resources do you recommend for SMLE information? Books?

 

[tmd16556]

I can’t recall where I’ve looked in the past. I do remember 2-3 decent sites with enough information to figure the markings out on mine. If you have some pictures of the key markings I suspect you could get a quick answer around here.

 

[Robert]

Can you post pictures of the markings in question?

 

[21H40]

The "Nitro proof" and "303" are obvious, but the triangles, little crowns, and such seem mysterious.

 

[21H40]

 

[21H40]

I think the numbers are Arabic, but I would love to know what the other markings say.

 

[21H40]

I've tried image searches, but the results I've been getting are basically just other pieces of metal with words stamped on them.

 

[hawg]

The stacked rifles mark is the BSA stamp for commercial rifles. What does it have on the wrist?

 

[jmorris]

The "Nitro proof" and "303" are obvious, but the triangles, little crowns, and such seem mysterious.

4th one down in both photos.

Codes and Marks: Government Marks

 

[kje54]

I picked up a rough condition Lee-Enfield that had been partially sporterized with the intent to convert it to 45ACP. I wanted to find some information on markings, but Google and Reddit aren't bending to my will. I keep finding threads of other people asking similar questions about rifles that aren't mine.

What resources do you recommend for SMLE information? Books?

You can check out Gunboards.com.

 

[hawg]

It's a commercial model. The military view mark is normal. The triangle markings may be police markings from any number of countries. What are the wrist markings?

 

[21H40]

It's a commercial model. The military view mark is normal. The triangle markings may be police markings from any number of countries. What are the wrist markings?

 

[hawg]

The crown is the British proof mark. G.R. is the royal stamp for King George. The star or asterisk after the III means it underwent modifications at the factory.