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British Lee-Metford Mk. II Rifle (Canadian Marked)
Guns International #: 101366345 Seller's Inventory #: 37434
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
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1214
Total Number of Listings: 20290
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also 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. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #9014D, .303 British, 30 1/4" barrel with a very good bore that has dark freckling within the grooves. This is an 1893 dated rifle that has retained 85-90% of the original blue with the balance turned to an overall mellow plum-brown patina that has some dark gray fading along the barrel and high edges. The bolt is correct but force matched/numbered to the gun, and the integral dust cover has a mostly dark brown patina. The volley sights are still present, as is the correct clearing rod. The walnut stock and forend still retain the original military oil finish with some scattered handling marks, as well as some linear scratches on the right side of the buttstock, and a deep bruise on the left at the butt of the pistol-grip. Crisp and clear Canadian Militia & Defence markings are present on the right side of the butt: “M&D / 1895 / 286", “RRCI" (Royal Regiment of Canadian Infantry), along with a crisp Enfield roundel, and double arrow deaccession stamp. A period leather sling is also installed on the rifle, and rates fine shape,; still supple and serviceable. According to “Defending the Dominion - Canadian Military Rifles 1855-1955" by David Edgecombe (2003), Canada procured a total of 1533 Metford Mk. I and Mk. II rifles, and this example was one of a 1400 gun order placed in July of 1895. This is an extremely nice, and extremely rare, Canadian marked Lee-Metford Mk. II rifles, and would make a great addition to any collection. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: Mk.II
Serial Number: 9014D
Caliber Info: .303
Gauge Info: .303