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British No. 1 Mk 1*** Lee-Enfield Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD
British No. 1 Mk 1*** Lee-Enfield Rifle
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British No. 1 Mk 1*** Lee-Enfield Bolt Action Rifle, #1854, .303 Brit. cal., 25.2'' barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, blade front sight with protecting ears and adjustable tangent rear sight. Marked on right side of action body ''(crown)/E.R/1905/SHT L.E/ 1***''. Earlier stamped serial number is ''ER 1999'' indicating possible shipment to Irish Free State in 1920's. ''EY'' stamped on right side of buttstock and top of chamber and barrel. Rifle retains early features including first type receiver and bolt head with sliding clip guide, early magazine with clip on right side, Long-range dial sight and front pointer, rear sight adjustable for windage with bone inserts on slide release, first type rear handguard with high sight protectors, and first type front sight with narrow turned in protectors. As with many early rifles, this one was sent to India where a transverse screw and sections of wire wrap were added to strengthen the forend. Matching number stamped on nose cap, #1855 stamped on bolt handle. Condition overall is good with less than 30% finish remaining on the metal, the balance thinned and mottled. Wood is fair with a crack on right side forend and overall darkening and handling marks. Action is smooth, bright bore is good with good rifling. No visible import marks. Est.: $400-$600. (C&R)