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    Posted: March 04 2023 at 3:59pm
hey Everyone. While i have a couple of Enfields i don't really think I have too much special. I do have a Siamese No1 mk 3 but nearly all the markings have been buffed off and you can only just make out the tigers head on the wrist. This one however is probably the most unique even if it has been typically modified as per Aussies and Kiwis (especially us kiwis) would do to turn into sporters.
1904 SHT Le mk1.
Anyone help with the stamps etc? Suggest the SA means South Australia?
No asterisks after the no1 either. What was the meaning of those?
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Asterisks were notification of minor mods or upgrades not worthy of a new Mk# being issued.
Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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not a bad thing , just an upgrade to current standards as the system allowed 
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I must apologize. I thought I'd done the other photos.
It only looked like one but because it was under consideration by admin, I thought maybe it was OK.
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Sporterised & so devalued, to Collectors. But maybe a good shooter.
That early magazine with the little lever is rare.
Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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Yep prolly (SA=South Australia) which would be the 4MD.               
Australian Government Ownership (D with broad arrow inserted) pre 1920’s
Looks like a 1913 BSA barrel.
Enfield Butt Roundel.
ER VII proofed action.
The big X with lined bar thru it above the ER is a sold out of service marking,prolly sometime before WW2.
And yep I would’ve grabbed that one too!!
Nice sporter & a good find. Thumbs Up
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Anyone seen the Tardis Box anywhere? 🤨
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The big X with a bar is a pair of Broad arrows facing each other.
The broad arrow was a property mark, so the first one denoted military property & the second Negates it.
Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
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That looks like an easy return to Military configuration. Forearm, handguards, front cap, and a barrel band.
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Out of curiosity is there any stamp marking on the left wrist of the action,around the safety spring? & could a photo of the area be taken if possible thanks.
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Anyone seen the Tardis Box anywhere? 🤨
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This is how the rifle looked originally.
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Nothing really on the wrist. Couple of letters on the left side of the bolt. Maybe end. Crap time of night to take a picture and had to resize it so have another go tomorrow.
Are the rear sight blades available? The notch has had a file to it to more of a V. 
Probably better for my older eyes anyway but still not right.
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i notice it has its original bolt head [creates he right half of the charging bridge ] and its original rear sight [with the bone inserts] but its missing its cutoff , would have thought that might be of value as a sporter , 
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The earlier bolt head with the beveled slide is a rare find, only need to find the missing lug that fits it to make it workable for charger loading again.  Earlier sight with the bone insets is nice too. graduated for earlier ammunition. I'm about 90% of the way through a restore project on one myself, only missing the correct nose cap.  These very old parts are particularly rare these days.
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Marco I have a cut off from a destroyed action.it was going on another rifle and it still might. havent decided yet. 
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Originally posted by csmiffy csmiffy wrote:

Marco I have a cut off from a destroyed action.it was going on another rifle and it still might. havent decided yet. 
Just out of curiosity was wondering what type of cut/off,maybe a photo of the bottom side of CO if possible,it’s just a side hobby of mine. Thanks.
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Anyone seen the Tardis Box anywhere? 🤨
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Thanks for the offer of the cut-off. However I have one.  I'm on the lookout for the front nosecap and some volley sights.  Just have to have patience........
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