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Enfield Lee-Enfield Carbine Mk 1* DP Marked

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Enfield Lee-Enfield Carbine Mk 1* DP Marked
SN: 1411 New Zealand marked British military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British, that was downgraded to Drill Purpose. Features a blued finish, 20.75" barrel, blade front sight with protective wings, ladder style rear sight graduated to 2000 yards, metal forend cap with bayonet lug, serrated trigger, detachable 5 round magazine linked to the bottom metal, magazine cut-off on the right side of the receiver, dust cover & manual safety on the bolt, leather sling, smooth wood hand guard, full length forend and straight grip shoulder stock with brass disk & brass trapdoor buttplate. The left side of the butt socket is marked '[crown]/E.R/ Enfield/1902/L.E.C/I*" and the right side is marked "N[broad arrow]Z/1072/1903." The stock is marked with a circular cartouche "R[crowm}M - Enfield"/I* and the receiver is stamped "DP" over the chamber. Serial numbers match on the receiver, barrel and rear sight. Rifle exhibits approximately 20% of it's thinned blue finish with the balance of the metal surfaces turned to brown patina. Action is smooth, the bore is good+ and the wood stocks are near good with blemishes throughout. Condition is NRA Good. ***Antique Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection