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British No. 5 Mk 1 Lee-Enfield Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD
British No. 5 Mk 1 Lee-Enfield Bolt Action Rifle
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British No. 5 Mk 1 Lee-Enfield Bolt Action Rifle, with bayonet and scabbard, #BB6899, .303 British cal., 20.5'' barrel (with flash hider), parkerized finish, hardwood stock, blade front sight with protecting ears and 800-yard marked folding leaf with aperture rear sight. Marked on left side of action body ''M/47C/1945'', and on left side of receiver ''No5 Mk1 (ROF)(F) TR (B) 1945 BB6899''. Matching serial number on rear of bolt handle. No serial number on forend or magazine case. ''ENGLAND'' export/import stamp on left side of action body. London export proofs on top of barrel. Condition overall is very good with approx. 90% parkerized refinish remaining on metal surfaces, with small areas of rust spots. Wood has had added varnish applied with several drip areas visible over old handling marks. Action is smooth, bright bore is excellent. Bayonet is stamped on left side of ricasso ''W.S.C'', and on right side with an ''X'' bend mark. Condition overall is very good with evidence of sharpening and a couple of small nicks to the blade. Grips have a couple of dents and light scratches. Latch works smoothly. Scabbard has light wear and no dents. Includes an unmarked military sling in very good condition. Est.: $500-$650. (C&R)