| Place | Asia: Vietnam, Phuoc Tuy Province, Long Tan |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM40799 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Physical description | Metal, Wood |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | 1918 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Model 1917 Enfield Rifle : North Vietnamese Forces
Description
Model 1917 Enfield bolt action rifle. Receiver stamped U.S. MODEL OF 1917 EDDYSTONE and the serial number. Barrel stamped near the muzzle 4-18. One piece full wood stock with a single finger groove to each side of the fore arm and a top hand guard. The stock has a number of bruises and cut marks in front of the bolt arm and on the butt cheek. Missing the locating pin from the nose cap.
History / Summary
This weapon was captured at the Battle of Long Tan on the 18th of August 1966 by 6 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment.