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Scarce First Year Lee Enfield SMLE Mk. V Rifle 303 British 1922
Guns International #: 103208179 Seller's Inventory #: 50112
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: 1386
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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 #1272, .303 British, 25" barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This 1922 dated, "ENFIELD" marked rifle retains 90-92% of the original blue finish with some silvering and fading along the exposed edges, projections, and contact points. The matching numbered bolt has some brown freckling along the handle and some areas of darker mottling the brightly finished body. The original flip-up aperture rear sight is complete, the distinctive Mk. V safety is present, as is the magazine cut-off. The forend, handguards, and buttstock have been arsenal refinished to excellent condition with nice added military oil finish, and minor handling marks scattered about.There is a hairline crack at the top rear of the lower handguard. A single Broad Arrow-stamped magazine is included, that has a mixed blue and plum-brown patina throughout. 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. While not a general issue rifle, the Mk. V saw limited use and many were subsequently sent to Greece and Ireland where they did see service. This desirable example is in fine condition overall, and would make a great addition to a collection. FFL or C&R;
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes