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Lithgow SHT LE III* .303 rifle
1919Overview
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
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