A look at SMLE MK3 Markings

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

One of my favorite things about collecting old guns is going through all the markings. And learning everything you can about your gun

[@firearmsaddictloveguns]

I love that too.

[@frugalprepper]

Thanks a Lot! I do tear it down and clean it completely every time I shoot it with corrosive ammo. I will do another video tonight with the other markings. Interesting on the loading. What was happening was it wouldn't pick up a round on the left side till I pushed it forward a little.

[@firearmsaddictloveguns]

You’re welcome, I subscribed to your channel and will watch once the video is up. Hopefully the cartridges were just getting caught on the rim and that’s what caused your feeding issues. I’ve got 4 Enfield’s and they all feed flawlessly.

[@josemoreno3334]

I own a Lee Enfield rifle No.1 Mk III* made in Australia back in 1917. I'm going to order a book like you have to know more about all the markings on it. Thanks for your great information and the book i'm going to order soon.Great video. Thank you so much. I'm Retired USAF. Hello from Arizona 🏜.

[@firearmsaddictloveguns]

Thanks for watching my video. I’m glad you found it valuable. I have a good friend who is in the USAF, thank you for your service. I’ve visited AZ a few times and have always enjoyed my visits.

[@ivanpaju2390]

This is super helpful for me. I have a 1917 Mark three Lee Enfield, and it was sporterised as well. And I’ve had a lot of trouble figuring out the markings. This video is super helpful with that and also the magazine loading tip helped me tremendously because I was also having issues with my 303 feeding properly and I have not had issues since I started loading the magazine properly!

[@firearmsaddictloveguns]

Thanks so much for watching the video. I’m very glad that it was helpful to you!

[@pilgrimm23]

thanks. I was 1 minute in when I paused, went to amazon, and ordered that proof mark book :) Great vid guy. and YES Cordite and corrosive primers MUST be scrubbed after shooting. Balistol is a German miracle.

[@firearmsaddictloveguns]

Thanks, you have caused the sale of several books as well. I agree 100% about Balistol, it’s great stuff.

[@HobbiesHobo]

WooHoo! I have a sporterized Enfield No.1 Mk III *, as well. In fact all my handloads for it are sitting on my reloading bench. Most Canadians have little miniature Lee Enfields floating around in their bloodstream. haha.

[@firearmsaddictloveguns]

I love it and could see that being the case.

[@marcthomas2482]

Great video Firearms Addict! I thought of your video about the stock disc immediately when he showed his and questioned it. Thanks for helping him out! I knew you and Nibs could!

[@firearmsaddictloveguns]

Awesome, hopefully he’ll be able to see it.

[@marcthomas2482]

@@firearmsaddictloveguns I gave him a heads up

[@WORRO]

Your a stand up Man. Glad I came across your Dragoon video a while back. That rifle you're sporting has long been on my list of wants! Thumbs up video Brother ~John

[@firearmsaddictloveguns]

John I’m glad you did as well. It’s people like you I make videos for. I always appreciate your comments. I love the SMLE MK3. Something about the full length stock I just love. Take care my friend, I hope you have a great day.

[@Majorrogerragland48]

Nice video, I have a 1917 Enfield Mk 1 # 3* FTR , I am guessing early 50's. Receiver, bolt and nose cap numbers match with no strike thru it has had light use since and in very nice condition. It has a C.A.I. ST. ALB. VT. = Century International Arms out of Saint Albans, Vermont: Import mark. My guess it put through the FTR and stored until it was imported and sold.

[@firearmsaddictloveguns]

That’s sounds like a really nice rifle. Thanks for watching.

[@leadrfly2004]

i wish i did have one of these type of rifles, but naw, i aint got one. gotta tuck this vid inside my favs good to have the reference. take care. see ya soon.

[@firearmsaddictloveguns]

Thanks, I just love the Enfield’s. You take care my friend.

[@derekheuring2984]

A couple of points, the .303 British cartridge has a 'rim', not a 'belt' which is something completely different. As for loading the Lee Enfield, yes if you load individually it's a good idea to load the rounds 'en echelon' since new manufactured .303 British ammunition doesn't have a chamfered rim like the original military cases which prevented 'rim lock'. There is however, a quick fix to rim lock caused by the lack of chamfer on the rim when using modern ammunition and that is to quickly depress then release the rounds in the magazine which sorts them out in proper order.

[@firearmsaddictloveguns]

Thanks for the info if I said belt in the video, it was just a mistake. I understand the difference between belted cartridges such as 458 Winchester magnum, and 375 H&H magnum versus a rimmed cartridge, such as 303.

[@gunnwild1]

Good history lesson. You sure know your stuff Rob

[@firearmsaddictloveguns]

Thanks Jeff, I appreciate that.

[@gregwilliams386]

I'm seeing a SMLE with a (maybe) 1916 date from the Enfield Armory that was factory repaired in 1941. At that time Britain had lost many rifles in Europe and started rebuilding old leftover rifles from World War 1.

[@firearmsaddictloveguns]

Thanks, I appreciate the info and you watching.

[@billdye3530]

Really great information. 👍 👍

[@firearmsaddictloveguns]

Thanks Bill

[@ChrisFromThe740]

Great video and info I really enjoyed it

[@firearmsaddictloveguns]

Thanks man, I really appreciate it.

[@TheWalkWithAl]

Awesome Review my Friend 👍👍👍👍👍

[@firearmsaddictloveguns]

Thanks Al, I appreciate your support.

[@daveintheshed4870]

I find it a bit odd that they stopped using stock discs for the reason stated, intuitively, wouldn't the Germans already know who they were fighting being that they also captured the soldier in they're full regimental battle dress? Soldiers and their rifles tend to come as a set. It's just a curious explanation to me.

[@firearmsaddictloveguns]

That’s a good point about captured soldiers. I wonder if it’s just a rumor from the fog of war.

[@cw2a]

💪🏼🤘🏼👍🏼

[@tonydaniels3093]

this helped me a lot

[@firearmsaddictloveguns]

Thanks so much. I’m glad you found it of value.

[@billsummy2412]

very nice pard ..

[@firearmsaddictloveguns]

Thank you

[@HOOSIERDRAGON385]

Some good info. 👍

[@firearmsaddictloveguns]

Glad it was helpful.