| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/03877.026 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Location | Main Bld: Korea, Malaya & Indonesia Gallery: Upper Level: RAR/Chinese |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1917; 1947 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 Army organisation period 1948-1952 |
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No 1 Mk III* Rifle : Australian Army
Description
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No 1 Mk III* Rifle. Receiver marked with a crown over Lithgow SHT LE within a shield over 1917. The breech ring is stamped 3MD51555 and the serial number. The butt is stamped MA 10/47.
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History / Summary
This rifle was made in 1917 as a Short Magazine Lee Enfield No1 MkIII and converted in October 1947 to a MkIII*. It was originally issued to the Third Military Distrct (Victoria).