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1943

Overview

Lithgow made .303 rifle with leather sling

Historical information

Rifle presented to Fred Gorodnaski by the Perth Rifle Club as a toke of esteem and gratitude for his services as Captain 1951-1959

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-199-P2025.2

Width

140 mm

Height or length

1140 mm

Inscriptions and markings

"Lithgow Number 1 Mark III SLME 1943"
Bolt Serial “G3322” & “F10352”
Rifle Serial “F10352”
“Presented to Fred Gorodnaski by the Perth Rifle Club as a toke of esteem and gratitude for his services as Captain 1951-1959”

Contextual Information

Likely presented in 1960

Year

Last modified

Friday, 27 June, 2025

Completeness

83

Perth Fremantle Rifle Club

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Lithgow Small Arms Co made .303 rifle presented to Fred Gorodnaski by the Perth Rifle Club

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