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Sparkbrook Lee-Metford Mark II* .303 Cal

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Sparkbrook Lee-Metford Mark II* .303 Cal
SN: 48481 British military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British. Manufactured circa 1895. Features a blued finish, 30.2" barrel, ramped blade front sight, graduated rear sight to 1800yds, volley sights, single barrel band, metal forend cap with bayonet lug and cleaning rod, serrated trigger, detachable magazine, magazine cut off on the right side of the receiver, dust cover and manual safety on the bolt, dark leather sling, smooth wood hand guard, full length forend, and straight grip shoulder stock with brass trapdoor buttplate. Includes an original 1888 pattern bayonet with scabbard. The right side of the butt socket is marked '[crown]/VR/Sparkbrook/1895/II*'. Matching serial numbers on receiver, barrel and rear sight. Rifle exhibits approximately 60% of its blued finish with a majority of the finish loss on the barrel. Action is smooth, bore is very good+ and the wood stocks are good though the buttstock does not appear to match. Condition is NRA Very Good+ ***Antique Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection