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Lithgow SHT LE III* .303 rifle

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1919

Overview

rifle fitted With sling

Historical information

The receiver marking “Lithgow SHT LE III* 1919” indicates the rifle itself was produced at the Lithgow Small Arms Factory in 1919. The separate “1943” marking on the stock suggests the wood was replaced or fitted during a 1943 refurbishment or later maintenance, which is common on service rifles.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-205-2025.138

Width

1130 mm

Height or length

180 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Serial “A46271”
“Lithgow SHT LE III* 1919”
On stock: “1943”

Year

Last modified

Wednesday, 25 February, 2026

Completeness

83

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Lithgow SHT LE III* 1919 .303 rifle with new stock added c1943

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