Rare ZS-6 Grade Lee-Enfield Mk. I* Rifle by W.W. Greener
Guns International #: 100541182 Seller's Inventory #: 28187
Category: Enfield Rifles - Military Rifles - Non-US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
We have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material.
Description:
Serial #687, .303 British, 30” barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is a splendid, Birmingham proofed service rifle that was built on a BSA-made receiver by the prestigious British gunmaking firm of W.W. Greener. The “W.W. GREENER. LONDON & BIRMINGHAM” marked barrel retains 85-90% of the original blue that has silvered slightly at the muzzle and is starting to develop a warm plum-brown patina over time. The receiver and barrel have matching serial numbers and “G0379” service rifle numbers indicating that the rifle was built to military specifications for match purposes. The matching numbered bolt retains a commensurate amount of the original blue, and the dust cover has a series of small surface scratches and mild freckling as well. The original barrel and volley sights are still present, and the walnut stock and handguard are in fine condition with several minor handling marks and blemishes marring the otherwise excellent added oil finish. The rifle comes with a single, unchained ten round magazine and a full complement of swivels (four in total). According to Greener's model nomenclature, this is a “ZS 6” grade rifle: “Service pattern rifle, shot but not government viewed” and cost 6 guineas when new. This is a very nice Long Lee rifle by one of the best names in British gunmaking, and would make a fantastic addition to any collection. {Refs. “The Lee-Enfield A Century of Lee-Metford & Lee-Enfield Rifles & Carbines” by Ian Skennerton; 2007, “The Greener Story” by Graham Greener; 2000} FFL or C&R
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: Long Lee
Serial Number: 687
Caliber Info: .303
Gauge Info: .303