[kwells2006]

well, i got this rifle some years ago.

Markings:

(Crown)
GR
B.S.A.Co
1917
ShtLE
III*

Receiver:
(crown)
GB
(crossed flags)
P

t ("Y" with post in middle of the V) P
2

Barrel:

(crown)
GB
(crossed flags)
P.

(crown)
3C
E

'27

<-

(FF)

(crown)
SB (i cant tell too well)
E

other side of barrel:

U
75xx

D2

(a DEEP) G

rear sight:

T

D (but has an "E", looks like a E and a D)

<-

(crown)
23
(sideways) E

stock ID plate:

4

stock on handgrip behind trigger guard:

the mixed ED
7

can anyone tell me anything about this rifle? All i can tell is that it was a rifle given to Ireland

 

[kwells2006]

There is also a "R" on the bottom of the barrel by the chamber, and what looks like a "D2", then a DEEP stamped C or G, then 3 of the same inspectors marks. but from what i read, the # and the letter in the inspectors marks should be reversed

also, whats the story behind "Fianna Fail"? from what i read, thts the stamp they lapped on rifles they gave the Irish.