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DeltaAir423
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It's really rare that I get a call from my Dad, but when I do, I take the time to sit and chat. His first question was, "Did you receive you package from UPS?" Which was funny, because I did, but I wasn't expecting one, so it went on the kitchen table. without me thinking about it. Turns out it's from him. I opened it up, and behold SMLE number 7. Complete with a numbers matching bayonet. He told me that he knew I was into old British guns, and this one came from a great uncle of mine that had passed away years ago, and left it to my Dad in a will. Dad just stuck this in a closet, and never even thought to mention this to me. He was cleaning out his closet the other day and came across this, and sent it to me. Dad doesn't do any shooting. Luckily I'm a C&R FFL, so he didn't break any laws shipping it to me, even though he didn't know any better (across state lines). It looks to be sound, but it's going to need a lot of cleaning up to find out if everything is on the up and up. Since it's all numbers matching if it turns out to be in non shootable condition, it will make a nice wall hanger when it's done.
Rifle and bayo
1941 Lithgow (Aussie) wartime production
Rear sight graduated up to 2000 meters for volley fire
Closeup of the bayo
Rifle and bayo assembled with Zaphod looking on
For those that don't know, the No. 1 Mk. 3 Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE pronounced 'smelly'), was the primary rifle of the British armed forces from 1895 to well into the 1960's where it was replaced by the L1A1 (British copy of the FAL). It was produced in the United Kingdom, Australia, and India. No. 4 Mk. 1 and Mk. 2's were produced in the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States of America, and Pakistan. Many Enfields can still be found today, though more and more they're being changed from their original military setup to a more hunters friendly sporterizing.
Rifle and bayo
1941 Lithgow (Aussie) wartime production
Rear sight graduated up to 2000 meters for volley fire
Closeup of the bayo
Rifle and bayo assembled with Zaphod looking on
For those that don't know, the No. 1 Mk. 3 Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE pronounced 'smelly'), was the primary rifle of the British armed forces from 1895 to well into the 1960's where it was replaced by the L1A1 (British copy of the FAL). It was produced in the United Kingdom, Australia, and India. No. 4 Mk. 1 and Mk. 2's were produced in the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States of America, and Pakistan. Many Enfields can still be found today, though more and more they're being changed from their original military setup to a more hunters friendly sporterizing.
