Help ID an Enfield, possible 1917

[Joe_K]

https://www.guns.com/news/review/gun...in-303-british


Apparently the SHTLE = Short Lee-Enfield

https://www.milsurps.com/content.php...Infantry-Rifle

The 'England' means that it was there at sometime prior to arriving Stateside. It has nothing to do with where it was made.”

The D ^ D = Australian Defense Department Marking.

BNP means British Nitro Proof. There should be a number stamped close to the BNP. Usually 18.5. That's the proof in tons.
Required by British law, any firearm offered for commercial sale (regardless of military proofing) has to undergo a pressure test. Passed firearms were stamped, usually on the barrel and receiver. These letters will have a crown stamped directly above them.

"ENGLAND"

An early import/export stamp, whereby the country of origin was stamped on the firearm prior to importation from the country. Usually found on either the buttsocket or receiver ring.

.303 2.222" '18.5 TONS PER "'
Part of the commercial proofing, it denotes the rifles caliber, length of chamber and pressure tested to.

FTR stands for Factory Thorough Repair, with the 51 standing for 1951.

R is refurb or repair.

https://lithgowsafmuseum.org.au/fact...e_markings.pdf