2011 1$ Commemorative Coin (Gallipoli Battle)

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canadacoin New Member Canada 2 Posts	Posted 11/18/2013 01:52 am I came across an article on the Internet regarding 2011 1$ commemorative coin (Gallipoli battle) with the reference to the design flaw when apparently WW2 long rifle was depicted vs, WW1 rifle. here is the link http://numismaster.com/ta/numis/Art...icleId=20812 I need help to identify exact model of the rifle depicted on the referenced coin for the article in the local numismatic newspaper. My research revealed that Australian forces used during WW1 the following rifles: Lee-Enfields (also known as 303) and Rifle No 5 MkI. None of the rifles used during the WW2 (by Australian forces) matches the image on the coin. Would you be able to advise the make and model of the rifle depicted on the coin? Thank you in advance, Report this Post to the Staff

sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 11/18/2013 09:43 am I suspect that the rifle depicted on the coin may be somewhat of an anachronism, and is a later model made after WW1 had ended. It matches pictorially to a Rifle No.4 mk.1. Rifle model 4's marks 1- 111 were used during WW2. Edited by sel_69l 11/18/2013 09:48 am Report this Post to the Staff
canadacoin New Member Canada 2 Posts	Posted 11/18/2013 11:04 am Thank you Report this Post to the Staff
NathanASE Pillar of the Community United States 1511 Posts	Posted 11/18/2013 11:05 am it sure looks like a .303 Lee Enfield, No 4 Mk1 (barrel sticking out past forestock) . Which was in service through the second world war by all British and commonwealth troops.. Definitely including australian troops. But this rifle wasn't issued until 1939.. So it's use in WW1 would be pretty odd.. I'm sure the artist made a slight mistake... Really the only difference thats visable in a pic of the two, would be the longer barrel of the No 4 opposed to the flush barrel of the previous models, such as those used in WW1. Report this Post to the Staff
denco7 Pillar of the Community United States 2543 Posts	Posted 11/18/2013 11:07 am I would say that it is the designer's (of the coin) hybrid. It looks like a Lee Enfield No.4 MK 1, but the barrel is to long and the bolt handle is at the wrong angle. Definitely not an MK ll either, barrel to short. Either way both models were put into service well after the battle of Gallipoli. Edited by denco7 11/18/2013 2:07 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Alexer Pillar of the Community Canada 2632 Posts	Posted 11/18/2013 6:43 pm The only one I can find that even looks similar but I dont see the name of it..I doubt this will help much but here it is anyway. http://www.everydaynodaysoff.com/20...ation-chart/ another one.. http://www.classicammunitionaustral...photos/?id=7 Edited by Alexer 11/18/2013 6:46 pm Report this Post to the Staff
deathandwar New Member Australia 36 Posts	Posted 12/23/2013 6:51 pm the rifle at a glance I believe to be a MK1 Lee Enfield P14 which stands for pattern 1914 . certainly suits the period Report this Post to the Staff
Craig Valued Member Australia 112 Posts	Posted 01/04/2014 03:03 am Does an oversight like this have any impact on the value of the coin? Report this Post to the Staff
trout1105 Pillar of the Community Australia 7096 Posts	Posted 01/04/2014 03:55 am Quote: Does an oversight like this have any impact on the value of the coin? To me the current silver spot price would have more bearing on the value of this coin that the type of rifle depicted on it Report this Post to the Staff
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