| Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/05562.001 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Location | Main Bld: First World War Gallery: Australia Goes To War: The AIF |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | 1913 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No 1 Mk III Rifle
Description
Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No 1 Mk III bolt action rifle. Receiver marked under the bolt arm BSA&Co 1913 with VIC 19609, arrow within a D and the serial number on the breech. The butt is stamped 1/14, with an Australian Commonwealth Military Forces roundel over 19609. Firing pin has been removed - see REL/05562.002
History / Summary
This rifle was originally issued to the State of Victora in January 1914.