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.
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