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Article about: Gentlemen, I'm trying to find out the meaning of some markings applied on a 1913 BSA MkIII: one is on the buttstock, the other is on the stock disk. The rifle still retains the older feature

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    Default Help on BSA MkIII markings

    Gentlemen, I'm trying to find out the meaning of some markings applied on a 1913 BSA MkIII: one is on the buttstock, the other is on the stock disk. The rifle still retains the older features, (volley sight, cut-off and windgauge back sight), but the barrel has been replaced in 1922 or 1924 (I don't recall exactly).
    Hope some kind British guns experts could help me!
    Thanks,
    M.

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    The numbers are the number of rifle, brass disk has regimental markings, rest of the markings are various British acceptance/test etc

    try here Markings on British and Commonwealth Bayonets

    7th Foot The Royal Fusiliers (The City of London Regiment) R.F.

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    Default Re: Help on BSA MkIII markings

    Thanks Ph3s; the number on the disk is indeed "1"; so, 1st foot R.F.? And what does mean P.W.?Again, I'm curious about the "star" impressed on the wood; any clues?

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    Default Re: Help on BSA MkIII markings

    7th foot is the old name of The Royal Fusiliers , so it would be 1st Battalion of The Royal Fusiliers weapon number 844.
    Do check the link above for British & Co markings

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