This also applied, to acertain degree, to No.4 and No.5 rifles, particularly to the fore-end and laterextended to the magazine case as well. Was done atBase Ordnance Depots and by armourers to keep together components original toparticular rifles during maintenenace and repair. Stamped onthe nosecap boss, fore-end, underside of the rearsight leaf, &c. Because the serial number was stamped later inproduction and stamped on the body and breech bolt too. (3rd Military District) '10381' (the MilitaryDistrict or unit rack no.)On MLM, MLE and earlier SMLE rifles, the batch letter will be noted sometimesabove or below the serial no. On some rifles, particularly the SMLE, these unit orrack issue numbers were stamped on the top of the action body as well, e.g.in Aussie service '3.M.D.' This is a reason that upon unit issue, serial nos.were not recorded, rather that rack numbers were assigned and stamped on thebutt or butt-plate tang. It is interesting that different rifleand carbine Marks recommenced with the no letter and A-Z series with each newmodel, so it is possible to find carbines/rifles of different Mark designationswith the same serial number. These commenced with no letter, then progressed A thru' Z, oftennominated for different contractors, RSAF Enfield, RSAF Sparkbrook, BSA Co., LSACo., and the peddled scheme during WW1. SkennertonSERIAL NUMBERS.EarlierSMLE and previous MLM & MLE rifles & carbines initially had the action bodybatches allocated a letter, before the serial numbers were stamped (to 9999 ineach series). Folderin the Research CD.Go toCopyright© 2000-2015 Allrightsreserved Ian D. 7thJune 2015Many Files & Notes are transferred from ouratOur new DVD/CD sets have a specific Serial Nos.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |