1918 SMLE "Lithgow"

Gunny G · Aug 7, 2022

1918 Lithgow
It was a gift.
All matching serial numbers but someone had replaced the stock I think.
I hated to but;
It was so rough "almost splinters rough" that I had to disassemble the rifle, lightly sand it so as not to erase the cartouches and refinish with boiled linseed oil. a final coat of carnauba brought out the smooth sheen and color nicely

jobu07 · Aug 7, 2022

Beautiful rifle.

JohnB-40 · Aug 7, 2022

One word describes it....Stunning

NIGHTLORD40K · Aug 7, 2022

The Lithgow SMLEs are probably the finest durable good Australia ever produced (or ever will).
Awesome gun. :thumbup:

tactikel · Aug 7, 2022

Outstanding job on a classic rifle!

12Bravo20 · Aug 7, 2022

That turned out great and makes me want to try and find all the missing stock pieces to restore my sporterized 1942 Lithgow.

tark · Aug 8, 2022

That is the nicest looking SMLE that I have ever seen Fantastic job. :thumbup:

Mosin77 · Aug 8, 2022

That is a gorgeous gun. One of the slickest milsurps ever. Enjoy!!

Gunny G · Sep 9, 2022

Thanks guys.
Sorry,
I haven't been on.
My FIL has been having amputations on his feet.
Been working hard to help my wife and when I get a free moment, I'm at the range.

1918 SMLE "Lithgow"

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