Enfield cartouche ???

mr fixit · November 04, 2009, 16:47

While cleaning the oil out of my Ishy, I found this cartouch on the butt:

Google-fu says it was a South African mark, Google-fu also says it was Indian. Anybody know for sure?

BTW, the image is one I found on the interwebz. Mine is very faint. I'm wondering about trying to restore it or not. How would I restore it?

Suggestions?

Mr Fixit

ThePitbullofLove · November 04, 2009, 17:50

Indian.

South African was, IIRC a U and broad arrow...

http://www.enfield-stuff.com/codes_&...ment_marks.htm

Topbanana · November 04, 2009, 18:12

Ishapore for sure.

mr fixit · November 04, 2009, 18:19

Should I try to save it? How? Can I 're-do' it?

**Story** · November 04, 2009, 18:21

While frequently labeled 'Small Arms India', according to the serious Enfieldites, it actually stands for "Inspectorate of Small Arms" and was used at the Ishapore arsenal from WWII onwards (although possibly before, too).

YMMV, etc, etc.

mitchellh · November 04, 2009, 19:56

Quote:

Originally posted by mr fixit
Should I try to save it? How? Can I 're-do' it?

Go here and ask, Candyman will be able to help you out.

http://www.surplusrifleforum.com/vie...a36b2b9f224647

Dean P · November 05, 2009, 00:33

Put a small piece of tape over it & be damn careful with the axe Eugene

B. B. Ryan · December 04, 2009, 15:56

Some say it's Indian and the I signifies "post independence" 1947.

November 04, 2009, 16:47	#1
mr fixit Registered FALaholic #: 5663 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: N. E. Texas Posts: 809	Enfield cartouche ??? While cleaning the oil out of my Ishy, I found this cartouch on the butt: Google-fu says it was a South African mark, Google-fu also says it was Indian. Anybody know for sure? BTW, the image is one I found on the interwebz. Mine is very faint. I'm wondering about trying to restore it or not. How would I restore it? Suggestions? Mr Fixit __________________ Check out my blog: The Fixit Shop A finely crafted weapon is a joy to see and own, no matter what it's age. "Every man is responsible for defending every woman and every child. When the male no longer takes this role, when he no longer has the courage or feels the moral responsibility, then that society will no longer be a society where honor and virtue are esteemed. Laws and government cannot replace this personal caring and commitment. In the absence of the Warrior protector, the only way that a government can protect a society is to remove the freedom of the people. And the sons and daughters of lions become sheep." -James Williams "It's a new breed," Keeton said. "They're urban raccoons, and they're not afraid."

November 04, 2009, 17:50	#2
ThePitbullofLove Registered FALaholic #: 8894 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NC Posts: 2,640	Indian. South African was, IIRC a U and broad arrow... http://www.enfield-stuff.com/codes_&...ment_marks.htm __________________ If I let you, you would make me destroy myself In order to survive you, i must first survive myself I can sink no further, and I cannot forgive you there's no choice but to confront you, to engage you, to erase you I've gone to great lengths to expand my threshold of pain I will use my mistakes against you, there's no other choice I'm shameless now, I'm nameless now, I'm nothing now, I'm no one now but my soul must be iron 'cause my fear is naked I'm naked and fearless and my fear is naked...

November 04, 2009, 18:12	#3
Topbanana Registered FALaholic #: 20443 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 3,262	Ishapore for sure. __________________ God created the Earth, Mauser drew the property lines.

November 04, 2009, 18:19	#4
mr fixit Registered FALaholic #: 5663 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: N. E. Texas Posts: 809	Should I try to save it? How? Can I 're-do' it? __________________ Check out my blog: The Fixit Shop A finely crafted weapon is a joy to see and own, no matter what it's age. "Every man is responsible for defending every woman and every child. When the male no longer takes this role, when he no longer has the courage or feels the moral responsibility, then that society will no longer be a society where honor and virtue are esteemed. Laws and government cannot replace this personal caring and commitment. In the absence of the Warrior protector, the only way that a government can protect a society is to remove the freedom of the people. And the sons and daughters of lions become sheep." -James Williams "It's a new breed," Keeton said. "They're urban raccoons, and they're not afraid."

November 04, 2009, 18:21	#5
Story Old Fart Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 7638 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Right here Posts: 5,213	While frequently labeled 'Small Arms India', according to the serious Enfieldites, it actually stands for "Inspectorate of Small Arms" and was used at the Ishapore arsenal from WWII onwards (although possibly before, too). YMMV, etc, etc. __________________ The wartime diary of Kriegsmarine Oberleutnant z.S. Max von Zatorski. https://www.facebook.com/SeeklarDiaries

November 05, 2009, 00:33	#7
Dean P banned FALaholic #: 494 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 7,101	Put a small piece of tape over it & be damn careful with the axe Eugene

December 04, 2009, 15:56	#8
B. B. Ryan Registered FALaholic #: 10905 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 36	Some say it's Indian and the I signifies "post independence" 1947.

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