my SMLE 303 enfield 1918

[Glenn66]

I remember practicing drill with one of these when I was in Army cadets in central Queensland back in 1982, they were heavy as hell to a 15yr old! I think mine was stamped 1916...I wonder whatever happened to the old school rifles?

I remenber one of my fellow cadets was trying to steal a rifle bit by bit...I don't think he got any further than a few accessories but thats youthful enthusiasm for you hey?

[VolksJager]

Very nice Lithgow! I also have a BSA 1917 No.1 Mk.3, though its been deactivated. Good to see you have the whole kit for it to!

[lithgow]

Hello Panzer 3-No I don't shoot-I collect-have an LE Mk I* 'Long Tom', RIC LE Carbine., SMLEs No.III and III*, .22 No.2 1 trainer, No.5 jungle carbine, No.4 Mk1*, Indian .410 RFI Musket and a 7.62 x 51mm IAI No.4 Mk4 (modern production)-you've got to love the Lee Enfield!

[gew98]

1911 was a good year. Anyhow does anyone have a KRR marked Hookie in good shape ?..... I have an august 1908 Sanderson marked to the Irish guards I 'd swap for such.

[m3bobby]

I'd guess at the KRR marking being the 'Kings Royal Rifles' although I think if it was, it should be 'Kings Royal Rifle Corps' so maybe not.

[gew98]

It is Kings Royal Rifle Corps.... I am aware of several bayonets so marked..... but being they are bayo collectors getting them to part with such to mate with a rifle is about like spitting in the wind.

[Paratrooper]

Hello Mike,
The bayonet that should be atttched to your rifle is the 1907 Pattern Sword Bayonet.
Here is an example from my own collection, this is a Vickers bayonet which is a harder one to find only 10,000 made.
I have a few spare 1907's for sale or trade.

There was a 1903 Pattern that will also fit but this was first issued when the SMLE was introduced in 1903. The 1907 bayonet was introduced in 1908 initially with a hooked Quillon.

Regards

Jim