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IRISH ISSUE MKI*** ENFIELD BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 1,000.00 USD
IRISH ISSUE MKI*** ENFIELD BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 303 Brit. S# CR2577. Bbl. 25". "CR" marking denotes Irish issue. These rifles were given to the New Irish Republic in the 1920's & they were given new serial numbers w/ "CR" or "ER" prefixes. Matching numbers on bolt & nosecap. Right side of socket is marked w/ a British crown over "E.R./ENFIELD/1905/SHTLE/I***". Ladder rear sight gradated to 2000yds. Blade front sight w/ protective ears. No magazine cutoff present. Front & rear volley sights are present. Hardwood stock set. Buttstock lacks a cutout for stock disc & maybe a later replacement. Bottom mounted sling swivels. MAGS: 1-10 rd. detachable. CONDITION: stock set shows arsenal added oil finish w/ a few armorer patch repairs, dents, scattered dings & handling marks. Metal retains 30% arsenal rework blue w/ overall thinning to gray, some light pitting on receiver & scattered oxidation. Very good bore. (22-608/MJC). CURIO. $700-1000.