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Rare Antique British Lee Metford Mk. I Carbine with D-ring 1895
Guns International #: 102187033 Seller's Inventory #: 42389
Category: Enfield Rifles - Military Rifles - Antique
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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Number of Active Listings: 1377
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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 #5720A, .303 British (BP), 21" barrel with a fine, bright bore that has some trace freckling within the grooves. This is a handsome, unaltered, 1895-dated carbine that still has the original D-ring sling loop on the left side of the wrist socket (these were ordered removed on March 6, 1896, and are seldom seen today). The metal retains 70-75% of the original blue finish with gray fading at the muzzle, on the nosecap, exposed edges, and on the bearing surfaces of the matching numbered bolt with “EFD" marked bolt head. There are some minor spots of freckling and mild pinprick pitting along a few of the projections, as well as some small impact marks scattered along the metal. Double arrow commercial sale stamps are present on the left side of the barrel breech and receiver ring, and a correct, 2000 yd. Carbine rear sight is still fitted. The walnut stock is a later replacement, and is in fine shape with scattered light handling marks under an old added varnish finish, and a still-legible Birmingham 1903 cartouche with "I*" pattern number. The handguard is in matching condition. The cleaning rod is no longer present, but a correct magazine is included. Very few of these carbines escaped alteration, and this example represents a truly rare opportunity for the British rifle collector. This example is in very good-near fine condition overall. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: Lee-Metford
Serial Number: 5720A
Caliber Info: .303
Gauge Info: .303