Prefix, fifth is known suffix and the last is the number of numeric digits in the serial number.Ĭase in point, about 1/4 down the list. First column is firearm model designation, second column is firearm type, third column is calibre, fourth is known serial no. The rifle I pictured earlier in this thread, DE822, does not fit the mould, but it wasn't retailed and besides, there is a disclaimer on the front page. Translates to Model 44, single shot rifle.308 cal, DK prefix, no suffix with three digit serial number. Case in point, about 1/4 down the list.Ĥ4/Rifle Single Shot/.308/DK/(blank)/3. Prefix, fifth is known suffix and the last is the number of numeric digits in the serial number. Is there a website that I can use to verify the model by using the serial number? Logged Rob the Slob. Commencing manufacture in 1969 or thereabouts the Omark replaced the 303 for which ammunition was getting scarce as the military had since changed over to 7.62mm. Further to what Peter and Lynn said, The Rifle is a Sportco Mod 44 manufactured by Omark Industries. You see, I have a couple of Omark Sportco model 44’s and they are extremely accurate, one is an NRA rifle and the other one a TR F in the making. The butt has a storage scar to the lower section and has a fore sight element box screwed to the pistol grip, which contains three inserts being a blade, a flat and an aperture.
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Receiver marked SPORTCO MODEL 44 over Made in Australia by OMARK 7.62 mm Cal and the serial number.
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Serial numbers of certain Lee-Enfields can serve as indicators of the model and help with initial. Also, unless I'm mistaken, the 1982 Sportco was the last rifle issued by the sponsoring country for the Palma. The 1982 rifle was made in both right (100) and left (20) hand.