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Posts: 1 (12/15/08 09:18 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Tags : None Hi all, just recently received my grandfathers enfield, and would like some help learning more about. On the band it's stamped ENFIELD 1896 L.E.C. 1. There are nummerous stamps on the l.h.s of the barrel (looking from stock to muzzle) that are repeated a crown VR LP followed by a crown 88 E There are what appears to be crossed flags underneath then LP and the sequence repeats. On the bolt handle there is a symbol above a crown then A9, crossed flags L. On the top of the action there is a 1926 stamp and one on the barrell, there is a 'W' with a line in the middle that makes it look like a combination of an A and W. If anyone can help me out it would be greatly appreciated, and if there's any other info that is needed let me know. Also what is the purpose of the rectangular cut out on the bolt side of the action just beneath the bolt itself? Thanks, Shawn
woftam aus		#1	[-]
Posts: 169 (12/16/08 01:20 AM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	What you may have is a Lee Enfield Cavalry Carbine MkI. If in original condition it should look like the rifle in the following link - http://jeanplam.www3.50megs.com/lec1.html The crown 88 E and similar are inspectors stamps. The Crown VR LP are proof marks. The other markings I'm not sure of. Not sure what you mean by the "rectangular cut out". Can you post pictures ?
timberlord		#2	[-]
Posts: 368 (12/16/08 10:44 AM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	The "W" may be for the Weedon arms depot. The rectangular slot is likely for a magazine cut-off plate. ...and welcome to the forum Spin Last Edited By: timberlord 12/16/08 10:46 AM. Edited 1 times.
spin033		#3	[-]
Posts: 2 (12/16/08 04:14 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	The slot judging by the pictures in the link is for the magazine cut off, which of course is missing. Does anyone know if this part is available for replacement and from where? Shawn Pictures will be up shortly, thanks for the help
bambam91		#4	[-]
Posts: 30 (12/21/08 04:54 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I think APEX or IMA has mag cutoffs. Also check with Brian Dick Ltd, as many have said: "he is a stand up guy". Good luck.
englishmanca		#5	[-]
Posts: 39 (04/06/09 11:39 PM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Enfield is the Royal Small Arms factory at Enfield Lock just outside of London. LEC is Lee Enfield Carbine and I designates is a Mk.I (mark was made 1895-1899). 1896 is fairley early production and is desiable for a collectable. Crown over crossed pennants (flags) and then 1P is the marking showing that the roughed out barrel passed first proof test. Once the barrel was finished and assembled to the rifle there was a second proof test on the assembly. So look for similar symbol on the right receiver ring and on barrel but with 2P under the crossed pennants, it should be there. VR is Victoria Regina (Queen Victoria) the reigning monarch at the time. Crown over 88 over E is the Enfield factories govt inspector's stamp. Should be on both barrel and receiver. (crown = govt, E = Enfield, 88 is the individual inspector). Markings on bolt handle are inspector and proof markings as bolt was assembled to rifle for 2nd proof. (A9 is an inspector) 1926 is the serial number, it should be repeated on the barrel if it is the factory original, or replaced and renumbered by an armourer. Don't know what to make of the W on the top of the receiver ring. Not seen anything quite like it. The slot below the bolt track on the right hand side is for a magazine cut off. The carbine was used as a single shot rifle with the rounds in the mag kept for a burst of rapid fire. The cut off swings like a gate and blocks the feed of rounds to the bolt path. A cut off from a later SMLE will fit and work fine. Several stores on line have them via mail order. Don't forget to order the fixing screw with it as it is special shape and thread. Look to your front, mark your target when it comes.

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