
303" rifles and carbines, two serial numbers will be found here, the original serial number from the.

* On some MkIV pattern B & C rifles and some South Australia contract Martinis, the serial number will be exposed stamped on the knocks-form and or on the side of the right side of the receiver. Firstly to match components together that had been paired and proofed, i.e Barrel to Breech, then lattery when the rifle went in for repair at the Tower or Weedon to ensure they were re-matched after maintenance and for book keeping records.Ĭommon Serial number locations on rifles MkII onwards from 1876īarrel: Stamped on the Underside of Knocks form or in first up 4" (100mm) from the receiver.* and dated (true date) The serial numbers were used in two ways by the RSAF and the RSARF. Enfields serial numbers ran A1000- ascending to A99999, then after ascending alpha-numerically such from AA1000 to AA99999 and so on. Additionally, it can sometimes be found on the rifle’s barrel, usually near the front. The model number is usually stamped into the receiver, and can be found in either the front or back part of the receiver. The polished nickel-plated receiver cover and barrel band comes engraved. The model number of a Henry Rifle can be located on the receiver, which is the portion of the gun that houses the hammer and firing pin. Firstly to match components together that had been paired and proofed, i.e Barrel to Breech. Each gun has a unique serial number denoting its place in the order of manufacture. gathering serial numbers and other information about Henry rifles for decades.
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All military Martinis manufacturered for the Government will have a serial number. The serial numbers were used in two ways by the RSAF and the RSARF. This book is the absolute Bible of the legendary HENRY REPEATING RIFLE.
