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Lee-Enfield Mk.I* Cavalry Carbine; 1899 BSA, Birmingham, England Production
Guns International #: 101233426 Seller's Inventory #: 184
Category: Military Rifles - Non-US - Enfield Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: keepperd
Member Since: 7/2/12
First Name: Douglas
Last Name: Keepper
State: Texas
Country: United States
Phone: (210) 896-4904
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 237
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Certified Check or Money Order
Description:
Thinning out the herd. Highly collectible, super rare and untouched. From my personal collection. Bought this from Commonwealth Arsenal. Write up credit Commonwealth Arsenal. Buyer pays shipping. Out of the Bob Faris Collection.
Lee-Enfield Mk.I* Cavalry Carbine; 1899 BSA, Birmingham, England Production/Officer's Private Purchase; .303 British; Capacity: 10 Rounds; Barrel: 21" Round
Very rare officer's model LEC I*...this Enfield was manufactured in 1899 by seminal producer BSA for retail to the Victorian officer elite who were, at the time, expected to furnish their own small arms. Approved by the MoD in 1896, the LEC was the scaled-down variant of the historic Long Lee-Enfield rifle. Identified as a Mk.1* by the lack of a cleaning rod provision in the forestock, the gun may be further dated by its low, three-digit serial number. Features include a magazine cut-off, 21" round barrel, bolt-mounted safety, dust cover, and full-length, Mannlicher-style stock fitted with a muzzle cap that would later be modified for use in the iconic Short Magazine Lee-Enfield. Manufactured for less than 10 years beginning in 1896, the LEC was, at the time, among the world's finest shoulder arms. With most seeing hard use during the Second Boer War and extensive modification prior to the First World War, original examples are rarely seen outside of museums or advanced private collections. A desirable officer's variant of history's longest-serving bolt action rifle, this 1899 BSA LEC I* represents a sound investment and a truly exceptional find for the dedicated British arms enthusiast.
Condition
Good condition, the gun has seen no refinish, refurbishment or restoration, with factory blue around 60%, the balance consisting of even fading and typical pale blue/grey patina. There is oxidation and high edge wear, but no rust or pitting visible. The markings include all matching serial numbers(bolt, rear sight, barrel and receiver), as well as BNP/pressure test marks; neither import nor export mark are present. The Walnut furniture is in good condition with an unfaded BSA cartouche on the pistol grip. There are scrapes, pressure dents, handling marks, a couple of superficial hairline cracks and two 1/8" patches of wood filler on either side of the stock beneath the rear sight(pictured). Having no damage, cracks or repairs of note, the furniture is original to the gun and the buttstock could benefit from a light tightening. Mechanically excellent, the rifle headspaces correctly and the action is both brisk and smooth. The bore is remarkably fine displaying sharply-edged rifling beneath light lint, there is no visible pitting, frost or rust.
Provenance: ex. Bob Faris Collection.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes