Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No 1 Mk III Rifle Accession Number: REL/16017.001

Description

Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No 1 Mk III bolt action rifle. Receiver marked with a star over Lithgow SHT.LE III within a shield over 1913 under the bolt arm with VIC over 18581and the serial number on the breech. The butt, with a brass disc inset on the right side, is stamped 12/13 and has Commonwealth of Australia Military Forces Victoria within a roundel. It is complete with all parts including the long range volley sights and a magazine cut off plate. The rifle is complete with matching nose cap and action.

Contextual Description

This rifle was made during the first year of production at the Lithgow Small Arms factory and was issued in December 1913 to the Victorian Military Forces.

Details

Accession Number
REL/16017.001
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Firearm
Measurement
Overall: 180 mm height x 80 mm width x 1138 mm length
Date Made
1913
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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