SMLE unusual wrist strap stamping

[RGJDEE]

Just had a look at a mk 3*

no stamp on right hand of strap , on left side stamped FR MK lll *

stock cartouche DTE ?? Poss Canadian acceptance stamp?

Any ideas 

thanks R.

[4thGordons]

Indian Marking.

FR is the Indian equivalent of FTR

There is usually a date associated with the mark. Scrubbed right side of the receiver suggests a later (post WWII) refinish

 

DTE is also an Indian mark -- there is usually another letter (W) at 6 o'clock and a broad arrow in the middle - post WWII mark

 

Chris

 

 

[RGJDEE]

Thankyou Chris. 

Incidentally did you have anymore thoughts regarding that 2.39 stamp on thebarrel Knox of my 

lll*? 

[4thGordons]

11 hours ago, RGJDEE said:

Thankyou Chris. 

Incidentally did you have anymore thoughts regarding that 2.39 stamp on thebarrel Knox of my 

lll*? 

Not coherent ones!

I have seen somewhat similar markings but none quite like it. I cannot think of anything that it might equate to (calibre etc) the format makes me think it might be a date (possibly date it was removed from the War Rerserve in the run up to WWII?) but that would be entirely guesswork.

Cheers,

Chris

[RGJDEE]

Thankyou very much for getting back to me.

R 

however I will continue to imagine it being carried by a brave Canadian through W W 2

all of whom were far better men than am I.

Edited 4 July , 2018 by RGJDEE