| Place | Oceania: Australia, South Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL22623 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | 1902 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 Period 1900-1909 |
Lee-Enfield Mk I* Rifle : Volunteer Defence Corps
Description
Lee-Enfield No I Mk I* Rifle. Receiver marked B.S.A. Co 1902 LE I* and knox form stamped 4 MD with 3044 over 8397 crossed out. Butt marked NSW 6397 2/04, S between two arrows, I/28 2 arrows CMF/4MD and VDC 3044. A short magazine Lee-Enfield barrel dated 6/33 has been fitted to this rifle. The rear long range sight has been removed and the wood fore-end shortened.
History / Summary
The markings on this rifle indicate that it was used by the 4 Military District (South Australia) and the Volunteer Defence Corps