Antique New Zealand Marked Lee Enfield Mk. I* Rifle 1896 date
Guns International #: 100541184 Seller's Inventory #: 28221
Category: Enfield Rifles - Military Rifles - Non-US
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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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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 #6515, .303 British, 30” barrel with an about good bore that has some spots of dark freckling and pitting along its length. This is a very interesting rifle that has a “(crown)/VR/B.S.A.&M. Co./LE/I” marked, 1896 dated receiver. The metal retains 70-80% of the original blue that has silvered and faded extensively on the exposed edges and radii, and begun to turn a mild plum-brown on the balance. There are further small areas of pinprick pitting and freckling scattered about the metal surfaces. The bolt is not numbered to the gun but has a commensurate amount of finish remaining on the dust cover and body, so it looks like it's been with the rifle for a very long time. The walnut stock has numerous small handling marks and blemishes scattered about the added military oil finish, but the “I*” cartouche is still clear on the right side of the buttstock, and there are some short, hairling cracks on the handguard. The long tang buttplate is extensively marked: “(Broad Arrow)/NZ/11940/1901” with a further “55” rack number stamped into the wood just ahead of the tip of the tang. The rifle comes with its original chained magazine, and is a great piece of history that saw New Zealand service and would make a fine addition to any collection. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: Long Lee
Serial Number: 6515
Caliber Info: .303
Gauge Info: .303