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Enfield Lee-Metford Mark 1* .303 Cal

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
Enfield Lee-Metford Mark 1* .303 Cal
SN: 547H British military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British, manufactured circa 1890's. Features a 30.2" barrel, ramped blade front sight with cover, latter style rear sight graduated to 1800 yards, volley sights, metal forend cap with bayonet lug, piling swivel & improper cleaning rod, serrated trigger, detachable 8 round magazine with cut-off on the right side of the receiver, two-piece dust cover on the bolt, sling swivels, smooth wood hand guard, full length forend with finger grooves, and straight grip shoulder stock with brass disc and trapdoor metal buttplate. The right side of the butt socket is marked '[crown]/VR/Enfield/189?/1*,' the stock disc is marked 'BA/1/1893' and '2 LAN/541'. Serial numbers match on the receiver and barrel. Rifle displays heavy pitting throughout with a dark patina. Action functions well, bore is very good, and the wood stocks are intact showing extensive damage. Condition is NRA Poor ***Antique Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection