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*B.S.A. Lee-Enfield Mark 1* Commercial .303

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 2,000.00 USD
*B.S.A. Lee-Enfield Mark 1* Commercial .303
SN: 22409 English made magazine-fed bolt action military pattern sporting rifle chambered in .303 British. Retailer marked by Alex Martin of Glasgow & Aberdeen. Features a blued finish, 30.2" barrel, ramped patridge front sight, installed Alex Martin flip-up front sight with a black dot on a magnified lens, Sutherland Right Sight Co. latter rear sight with fine tune adjustments, front volley sight, adjustable BSA aperture rear sight with a rear volley sight mounted to the left side of the butt socket, metal forend cap/barrel band with bayonet lug & piling swivel, serrated trigger, detachable magazine linked to the bottom metal, magazine cut-off on the right side of the receiver, dust cover & manual safety on the bolt, tan canvas sling, smooth walnut hand guard, full length forend, and straight grip shoulder stock with long tang brass trapdoor buttplate. The right side of the butt socket is marked "B.S.A.Co." and the dust cover is engraved "ALEX.MARTIN. GLASGOW & ABERDEEN" inside a banner with a floral motif in the background. The barrel is stamped with [stacked rifles]/"TRADE MARK" & "NITRO PROVED." The receiver ring is stamped "FOR/CORDITE/ONLY" & bears the markings "3175" & "A079." Serial numbers match on the receiver and bolt handle. Rifle exhibits approximately 70% of it's blued finish with strong bluing on the barrel & magazine while the barrel bands, receiver & trigger guard display a thinned finish. Action is smooth, the bore is excellent and the wood stocks are very good. Condition is NRA Very Good ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection