.303 Brit "RѦL C II"

[sksvlad]

Which years were these produced?

 

[smle2009]

Approved on 17th July 1893 and was in use until the introduction of the Mk VI in 1904, apart from some sporadic manufacture during later years mainly for the colonies.

 

[peashooter]

You can narrow down the date also by checking the rim detail because from 1903 the rim detail changed to enable the use of the 5 round charger that had been introduced for the SMLE. I did have a photo of the two rim details side by side but I cant find it I will check again and put the photo up if I can find it.

Although it was approved in July 1893 it wasn't actually introduced until 1st December 1893 and was declared Obsolete by 31st August 1926.

cheers
Rich