can any one tell me about a bolt action british .303 rifle that has some kind of coin in the stock and is stamped 1917 with a roman numreal 3 on it,i know its not the jungle carbine,or the enfeild,but i would really like to know the history on it or what the origanil coin was,,thanks
2007-11-15 14:45:58 · 7 answers · asked by cosborne1980 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
It sounds to me like a BSA .303 SMLE Bolt Action
BSA-- bermingham small arms,, England
The Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) was founded in 1861 by fourteen gunsmiths in Birmingham, England, to supply arms to the British government during the Crimean War. The company continued after the conflict but branched out into other fields, ie cars , engins, bikes ect.
During World War I, the company returned to arms manufacture and greatly expanded its operations. BSA produced rifles and Lewis guns, as well as shells,
I hope that was of some help
2007-11-16 03:48:21 · answer #1 · answered by Brad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did your rifle just start this or was this the first time you`ve fired it? I have a Long Branch no.4 MK1, and it groups 1-1¼" at 100yds with iron sights. Check your bore. If you have been using surplus ammo,have you cleaned your rifle thoroughly,right after shooting it? Surplus ammo shoots fine but will leave salts in the bore that will cause severe corrosion if not removed immediately. If your bore is good check your scopes mounting to the rifle and the scopes mounting to the mount itself. Do not tighten the scope rings any tighter than is necessary to hold it securely. I ruined a nice scope once by cranking the rings to tight. I hope I have helped. These rifles are inherently accurate!
2016-05-23 08:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SMLE. Short magazine Lee Enfield MkIII
The "coin" was a brass disk that had the regimental info stamped into it. It was for indentification purposes only, not a bolt disassembly tool like the Mauser used. Some units did replace the standard brass disk with their own plaque, but I've never once seen a coin used. My guess, if you saw a coin, it was an aftermarket replacement for a missing brass disk.
2007-11-16 10:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by randkl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Likely a SMLE No.1 Mk III.
Is the rear sight on the barrel, not on the receiver?
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2007-11-15 16:10:13 · answer #4 · answered by DJ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I too have one, mine is stamped the following
GR
BSAC
1913
SHT LE
IIII
on my stock, there is no coin, but is filled with a wooden plug.
2007-11-17 13:19:22 · answer #5 · answered by T M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see the link...
2007-11-15 15:59:26 · answer #6 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Great caliber & Rifle you have there.*
2007-11-16 03:35:57 · answer #7 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋