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Enfield SMLE Mk. V Rifle with RAF and Air Ministry Markings
Guns International #: 101407362 Seller's Inventory #: 37184
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: 1200
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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 #698, .303 British, 25" barrel with a very good bore that has a small amount of freckling within the grooves. This 1922 dated, “ENFIELD" marked rifle retains 80-85% of an arsenal reapplied, dull blue finish with some silvering and fading along the exposed edges, projections, and contact points. The non-matching bolt has a mostly gray patina with silvering along the handle, bearing surfaces, and some mild spots of freckling on the brightly finished body. A small import stamp is present on the right side of the receiver. The original flip-up aperture rear sight is complete, but the distinctive Mk. V safety is not; instead, the rifle has a Long Branch No. 4 safety with unusual oblong cover plate. The forend, handguards, and buttstock have been arsenal refinished to good-very good condition with nice added military oil finish over numerous handling marks and blemishes. The stamps and markings on the left side are still clear and legible: “E B A / 6686"; while the stock disk has clear RAF and Air Ministry stamps: “ADME / RAF / 203" (Air Defence Ministry / Royal Air Force). A single magazine is included, as well as a green canvas military sling. Also included is a 1907 Pattern bayonet by Wilkinson that has a 1915 date, and RAF issue stamps on the obverse pommel. The blade and hilt furniture are in good shape with dark brown mottling throughout. The original scabbard has a matching patina on the metal, and numerous scuffs on the black leather. The SMLE Mk. V is a fascinating model, a link between the No. 1 and No. 4 series rifles, with about 20,000 manufactured between 1922 and 1924. This example has desirable RAF markings, and is in very good condition overall. FFL or C&R
SOLD
Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: SMLE
Serial Number: 698
Caliber Info: .303
Gauge Info: .303