Lee-Enfield Mk I* Rifle : Volunteer Defence Corps Accession Number: REL22623

Description

Lee-Enfield No I Mk I* Rifle. Receiver marked B.S.A. Co 1902 LE I* and knox form stamped 4 MD with 3044 over 8397 crossed out. Butt marked NSW 6397 2/04, S between two arrows, I/28 2 arrows CMF/4MD and VDC 3044. A short magazine Lee-Enfield barrel dated 6/33 has been fitted to this rifle. The rear long range sight has been removed and the wood fore-end shortened.

Contextual Description

The markings on this rifle indicate that it was used by the 4 Military District (South Australia) and the Volunteer Defence Corps

Details

Accession Number
REL22623
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Firearm
Measurement
Overall
Date Made
1902
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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