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Skeletonized Australian No. 1 Mk II* Lee-Enfield Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Skeletonized Australian No. 1 Mk II* Lee-Enfield Bolt Action Rifle
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Skeletonized Australian No. 1 Mk II* Lee-Enfield Bolt Action Rifle, #J8890, .303 British cal., 16.75'' barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock. Sights have been removed. Australian ''(Broad Arrow)/D'' stamp on left side of chamber and right side of buttstock. Lithgow Arsenal proof and inspection stamps on barrel. ''5'' stamped in stock at wrist. Barrel has been shortened and forend removed. Components of rifle have been milled away by military armorer to reveal interior workings. (Ref. the book ''British Enfield Rifles, Vol. 1'', by Charles R. Stratton, front cover.) Condition overall is very good with approx. 70% finish remaining on modified parts. Buttstock is very good with a couple of bruises and light handling marks. Rifle appears to have been lightly over sprayed by white paint which is visible on the right side. Action is smooth, bore is excellent with sharp rifling. Import stamped ''JJCO NY NY'' on right side of receiver. Est.: $400-$600. (C&R)(Joe Poyer collection)