1928 Lithgow Enfield

[Longcolt44]

I have been collecting Enfields for over 10 years since I bought my first one online from Pat Burns. I currently have 14 different models from different arsenals or countries. I had a model from the Lithgow arsenal but recently came upon a nicer model to upgrade the collection.

Shown here is a 1928 Australian Enfield made at their Lithgow arsenal that I recently bought for $225.00. This rifle has not only been there, done that, got two t-shirts and a team jacket. Enfield is known for their prolific use of inspector's stamps and they did a fine job of using them on this rifle. It looks like the first FTR,(Factory Through Repair), visit back to the arsenal is evidenced by the 1942 branding stamp on the buttstock. Other stamps on the Knox form and receiver show revisits in 1952 and 1953. Another stamp on the Knox form shows the bore got a polish job done on one of the visits at some point. The capital “D^D stamp shows this rifle has been downgraded to a second class firearm, not to be used by front line soldiers. The bore is dark but has strong rifling and a headspace check just barely passes a field gage check. By reading all the stamps it is very possible this rifle got heavy use during WWII and up until the Korean War. I can't think of another countries rifle other than the Enfield that its history and use can be traced by its inspection stamps. Enjoy.

[capt14k]

Almost bought a WWII Lithgow the other night but someone was willing to pay more than me. All matching. One day I will get WWI and WWII Lithgows. Congrats.

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[Longcolt44]

I forgot to mention it is all matching from bolt to nose cap.

[capt14k]

I forgot to mention it is all matching from bolt to nose cap.

Even better. That's what I am looking for. Congrats.

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[Longcolt44]

I need a South African stamped Enfield if anyone has one laying around.

[capt14k]

I need a South African stamped Enfield if anyone has one laying around.

South African used No4 aren't too hard to find if they are the ones with the Arrow U. I had one and upgraded to another one. Both all matching and both Fazarkerly.

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[Longcolt44]

I have a 1950 Fazakerley that is within the serial numbers sent but lacks the South African acceptance stamp. a heads up on one would be appreciated.

[capt14k]

I have a 1950 Fazakerley that is within the serial numbers sent but lacks the South African acceptance stamp. a heads up on one would be appreciated.

Will do

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[SA1911a1]

Where are the rifles serialized other than the nose cap and the receiver?

[Longcolt44]

Where are the rifles serialized other than the nose cap and the receiver?

The backside of the bolt handle, the barrel, The backside of the rear sight on Mk III's, and the magazine if you are lucky.