#Markings on enfield rifle serial number#

History, Civil War, 1861-1865 Credit Line Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Object number 2014.29. Classification Tools and Equipment-Military Tools and Equipment-Weapons and ammunition Type muskets Topic Military U.S. 577 caliber proofs at breech, walnut stock, the lockplate stamped with 1861/TOWER under the hammer and a crown behind the hammer export markings to the. They were issued in considerable numbers in all. Also included is a swivle near the trigger meant to accomodate a detachable sling. The Mk III Snider-Enfield rifles were newly manufactured arms and not conversions from the Pattern 1853 rifle. Musket includes ram rod and collapsable sight. The gauge number is 25 and appears twice, flanked and separated by the provisional proof, view mark, and definitive proof. Many Afghan participants in the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan were. The final markings are on the Butt with a faded Enfield Cartouche over I & I and sold out of service stamp. Lee-Enfield rifles are used by reserve forces and police forces in many Commonwealth countries, particularly Canada, where they are the main rifle issued to the Canadian Rangers, and India, where the Lee-Enfield is widely issued to reserve military units and police forces.

#Markings on enfield rifle serial number#

The sight bridge having a four figure serial number but different to all others denoting perhaps a later replacement. Engraved on the barrel on the PL side between the hammer and the sight are the proof marks and bore gauge number. The purpose of these videos is to provide people with basic safety information on the historic weapons that we use at the VMGCRA. The other markings include sold out of service marks and DP (Drill Purpose) along withвЂ™08 denoting year of manufacture. There is a crown emblem stamped into the lock plate to the left of the hammer pivot. Engraved into the lock plate on PR side is engraved date and text. On the bottom of the stock, approximately 2.5 inches from the buttplate, is stamped into the wood. To the right of the mark is additional text engraved in the butt. Proof is in the middle near the end of the stock. The butt has an engraved proofing mark on PR side. DCRA conversion done at Canadian Arsenals Ltd, Long Branch, Ontario. The musket has attached metal butt plate at the end of the stock. (20.3 Г— 6.4 Г— 140.3 cm) Description A 'Tower'-type Enfield rifle-musket, model 1853, made of metal and wood. Community/Third Floor, 3 053 Museum Maps Objects in this Location Exhibition Double Victory: The African American Military Experience Medium metal, wood Dimensions 8 Г— 2 1/2 Г— 55 1/4 in.