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Originally Posted by Scary Gary
Left side, top right corner of frame, just under the top of her 1950's diamond grips is stamped an upward pointing arrow, under that a crown, under that is 44, under that is E, and under that is what looks like II.
All these are stacked on top of each other.
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Originally Posted by Goony
The arrow should be a broad arrow (denoting government ownership). The crown over 44 is likely an inspector's acceptance mark. The E over II suggests to me Queen Elizabeth II, but that would mean the gun would have to been retained in service until at least 1952, which seems unlikely.
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Hi Goony & Scary Gary,
I have one with almost the exact same markings. Broad arrow, crown, 44, E, II.
I have attached a pic that is not too clear but you can make out the 'lazy' arrow at the top then the crown, 44, E & II.
The E is the "Enfield RSAF" view mark and the II is to denote that this is a "MkII" as oposed to the New Century Triple Lock. (info taken from page 402 of Hayes Handgun Omnibus)
Mine has the number 2126 under the S&W Trade Mark and the number 3 over 24 where Scary's has the 4MD over 13. Mine also has 3.M.D. stamped on the backstrap...certainly the mark of the Austrlaian 3rd Military District (Victoria).
I have ben assuming that the 3 on mine was for the 3rd Military District (Victoria) and 24th Battalion AIF (Raised in Kooyong, Victoria). I assumed the 2126 was the rack number.
It also has the crossed penants and a "sold out of service" broad arrow mark.
I have attached the pics below
Mike
