Hello,
I have a concern about a 1916 Lithgow No.1 Mark III that I'm considering buying. It is being sold as a shooter and I've even shot it myself, it seems fine.
I wrote down the various markings and have done some research but still have many questions. Here are some markings I have questions about:
A) >S<: Sale or disposal to public, weapon serviceable = good.
B) FTR ( no year given): Factory Thorough Repair = good.
C) DP: Drill purpose, mixed reviews about Aussie LEs being decommissioned = bad?
D) JJCO NYNY import stamp: mixed reviews about them = bad?
A and C seem to contradict each other. None of the serial numbers match throughout the rest of the rifle. I really like it but I'm concerned....confused.
Any insight will be greatly appreciated.
1/2 Brit
I have a concern about a 1916 Lithgow No.1 Mark III that I'm considering buying. It is being sold as a shooter and I've even shot it myself, it seems fine.
I wrote down the various markings and have done some research but still have many questions. Here are some markings I have questions about:
A) >S<: Sale or disposal to public, weapon serviceable = good.
B) FTR ( no year given): Factory Thorough Repair = good.
C) DP: Drill purpose, mixed reviews about Aussie LEs being decommissioned = bad?
D) JJCO NYNY import stamp: mixed reviews about them = bad?
A and C seem to contradict each other. None of the serial numbers match throughout the rest of the rifle. I really like it but I'm concerned....confused.
Any insight will be greatly appreciated.
1/2 Brit