Tell me about my new Enfield

File: IMAG0203.jpg (969KB, 3264x1824px) Image search: [Google]

969KB, 3264x1824px

hairy knuckles included

File: IMAG0199.jpg (995KB, 3264x1824px) Image search: [Google]

995KB, 3264x1824px

When I unrolled the rope it seemed like it could still be used but I'm using my cleaning kit for other 30 cal rifles

File: IMAG0180.jpg (1MB, 3264x1824px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 3264x1824px

Here is some numbers. From this I gather it was made in Australia? (maybe) during the later part of ww2

File: IMAG0190.jpg (845KB, 3264x1824px) Image search: [Google]

845KB, 3264x1824px

The rifling seems clean and free from pitting. I have some from the breach end but my phones camera has a hard time focusing from that end.

File: IMAG0181.jpg (902KB, 3264x1824px) Image search: [Google]

902KB, 3264x1824px

no idea what these number denote

File: IMAG0184.jpg (1007KB, 3264x1824px) Image search: [Google]

1007KB, 3264x1824px

I love the artillery style optimism adjuster.

File: IMAG0188.jpg (1MB, 3264x1824px) Image search: [Google]

1MB, 3264x1824px

and on the front brass band it has this little upside down BA on it. Again no idea what this denotes

I am considering putting a scope on it but I would like something period if at all possible, or at least something that looks period. Is there anyway I can mount a scope to this without bubba fucking and loosing its stripper clip ability?

>>33269547
Yes. You can go long eye relief, or the Brits used to make these weird, offset scope mounts for the Enfield.

Hey buddy, I've heard about and read about the brass bands on lee enfields before. During WW2 a lot of Australian made enfields had brass bands (To save material) that were blackened before they left the factory (So the soldier didn't have a shiny "Shoot me!" on his rifle). A previous owner would of removed the blackening from the barrel bands or refurbished it. No idea about the upside down BA though

>>33269819

I do wish you luck in this endeavor, though. I've got a pet Mk. 3 I've been wanting to get a scope for for years. No one has reasonable prices for them.

That aside, it's a good find. Keep it well oiled and that sunnova bitch will get you through the next Emu War.

>>33269533
Serial number, there will be a matching one on the barrel unless a civillian has changed it. And on the bolt handle.

>>33269521
Yes, Aus. Can't see the date.

>>33270635
The upside down BA is probably just some kind of inspection or makers mark if it was a part made outside Lithgow.

Also, you probably already know but that ammo is corrosive.

>>33270693
I've seen people use SKS scope mounts with some success. It's not quite the same, but still works alright.

>>33270813
The BA could be an arsenal mark from somewhere or other too. These SMLEs found their way all over the damn place, and the BA could mean it belonged to some random rural police department or something for a while.

Very cool gun, by the way. A nice SMLE is high on my wishlist too, and the only reason I haven't pulled the trigger on one yet is because I want to really read up on them and make sure I know how to tell a good one from a bad one.

>>33269547
Emu killer/10 sweet rifle op.

Just don't bubba the fucking thing please. If it's nailing clays at 200m, what more do you need?

>>33269533
Take a picture of the top of the barrel by the breech.