![]() It would have then been proofed if exported and stamped along with the image with.303 2.222 etc. Sold out of Service, meaning just that, the rifle was at the end of its useful military life was sold into the commercial market. This particular stamp was on a No5 other marks may be more sweeping in their appearance. This mark may be found on various part of the rifle including woodwork. It denotes acceptance / issue as a military rifle into a specific country( such as NZ either side denoting New Zealand) or on its own. Now this symbol is known as the “ Broad Arrow“, there are many variations and it may be found with other markings. The BNP stood for British Nitro Proof, it was tested and passed Nitro proofing. That the rifle fired a,303 projectile, the case max overall length was 2.222 in inch’s and it was pressure tested to 18.5 to ton. A set of information marks, that were stamped onto the rifle when sold out of service. Export Marks Now this may well be one of the more common set of stamps. George Rex, note again a variation in the style of crown for this monarch. So one can but only surmise that proof marks bearing crowns would also share variations. Queen Victoria reigned from 1837 to 1901. The dates were different as was the maker. Victoria Regina again, but note this time the change in the crown, both these cyphers were on the side of the receivers. However there are slight variations between manufacturers and production dates. Also this may take a while so be patient!! Markings Victoria Regina As with all British made service rifles, the Enfield’s all bore the Crown and initial of the reigning monarch of that time. If anyone spots an error that I make could they please email me with the correction, it would be greatly appreciated. Also if you have images that may be of use please feel fee to contact me as I am sure they would help add to the website. If you have markings that you are able to shed light or elaborate on please do. I have taken the markings directly from rifles to give an as accurate as possible image from which you are able to compare against. So in order to help, I have put together the following set of images and pictures to help shed some light on the matter. Recording of serial numbers for Enfield muskets.577 Sniders and.450 &.303 Martini rifles & carbines is essential for your own records (insurance, registers, &c.) however the numbers stamped on the butt or even on action bodies are.Įver sat there wondering about what markings, a number or a symbol means on your LE? Well I for one have had many an hour scratching my head trying to decipher what they all the markings mean. ![]()
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