15 July 2005
4.15pm
 
Hi Gents,
 
I have just discovered this great web site and am making my debut post on this forum. I am hoping someone can help me with some indentification.
 
I collect Martinis and long Lees and carbines. Most of these are military versions, but I do have two Lee-Speed, non-military models, as follows:
 
� BSA no. 3 trade pattern carbine, c. 1900.
� LSA Lee-Metford mk. II, c. 1896.
 
Both have alphanumeric combinations stamped on the buttplate heel strap, as follows:
 
� BSA carbine: R72.
� LSA MLM II: R3854.
 
I assume these are rack numbers of some description but if anyone can fill in more details, I�d appreciate it.
 
Thanks,
 
Coggansfield