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1942

Overview

A .303 calibre rifle made by Savage Arms Co of the USA

Historical information

Used post war by civilian rifle club members

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-199-P2025.1

Inscriptions and markings

“No4 Mark 2 [but likely Number 4 Mark 1] US Property” “1942” [Serial number] “30C5420”

Contextual Information

Savage-produced No.4 Mk I or Mk I* from 1942, supplied under the Lend-Lease program, as indicated by the "US PROPERTY" marking and serial number. The "No4 Mark 2" designation is likely a later addition or misidentification because this model was only made from 1949.

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Friday, 27 June, 2025

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Perth Fremantle Rifle Club

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Lendlease .303 rifle made by Savage Arms in 1942

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