Lithgow Enfield Marked DPT

paladin

June 28, 2009 06:07

Just acquired an all-matching, Lithgow-made, 1942-dated, Lee Enfield that was converted to a .22-caliber training rifle. The letters "DPT" are struck into the metal atop its chamber. Can anyone tell me what these letters mean? I know "DP" means drill purpose.

Thanks,
Paladin

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  rufe-snow

  June 28, 2009 07:58

  My "guess" it that the T stand for training, but i don't know that for a fact?
  
  You might research it at this link,
  
  http://www.rifleman.org.uk/Enfield_small-bore_training_rifles.html
  
  The information seem quite informative, and in very great detail regarding the various SMLE trainers.

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