ENFIELDSTUFF Posted 3 July , 2021 Share Posted 3 July , 2021 This interesting mark first showed up on a Mk IV oiler. Lacking any other information, we classified the mark/maker as an Unknown Soldier. https://enfield-stuff.com/Pages/3-oilers/3-1_fast_mark_finder_oilers.html(Scroll down the list to see the details.)I was quite surprised when an Australian correspondent reported that the same mark appeared on the underside of a barrel on a 1943 BSA SMLE Mk III*. Any information you might have would be appreciated. Extra marks if you can point to a book, website or other documentary source of information.Enfield-Stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardenerbill Posted 3 July , 2021 Share Posted 3 July , 2021 Just an observation, could it be made up from letter stamps, the smaller triangles look like the letter 'A'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Bach y Sowldiwr Posted 3 July , 2021 Share Posted 3 July , 2021 Might it be a 'Rising Sun' logo depicting Australian use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kath Posted 3 July , 2021 Share Posted 3 July , 2021 Is it an attempt at an Australian echidna? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ENFIELDSTUFF Posted 3 July , 2021 Author Share Posted 3 July , 2021 I like the Australian echidna theory - but I don't know of any Australian manufacturer of Enfield oilers and/or barrels that used that particular symbol. But I still like the idea. <smile> Thank you for making me laugh aloud. Thank you, also, for the link to RoyalEdward.net. Enfield-Stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kath Posted 3 July , 2021 Share Posted 3 July , 2021 2 hours ago, ENFIELDSTUFF said: Enfield-Stuff You.re welcome. Your site has fantastic detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ENFIELDSTUFF Posted 3 July , 2021 Author Share Posted 3 July , 2021 Thank you for your kind words. Enfield-Stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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