Guns International #: 100652352
Seller's Inventory #: 26429
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Guns International #: 100652352
Category - Enfield Rifles
- Benchrest and Target Rifles
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
Active Listings: 1205
Total Listings: 20216
Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection. Payment Methods: 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.
Commercial LSA Long Lee Metford .303
Description: Serial #2503, .303 British, 30 1/4” barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is a simply splendid looking, LSA made rifle that has retained 92-95% of the original bright commercial blue that has faded slightly at the muzzle as well as along some of the exposed edges and projections. The cocking-piece and magazine cut-off retain a commensurate amount of black Suncorite that has flaked along the edges as well probably applied post WWII when this became popular. The rifle was never equipped with a safety which was an option for these comercial long rifles, and relies on the half-cock notch for that purpose. Other than the lack of safety, the rifle is fully equipped with bayonet lug and complete volley sights. The English walnut buttstock, forend, and handguard have an attractive straight-grained appearance, with small handling marks and minor surface blemishes scattered about the original commercial finish which still remains on the rifle. Despite their obsolescence in government service, Metford rifled commercial rifles were made well into the first decade of the 20th century due to their popularity with competition and target shooters, and examples nearly identical to this one can be found in post 1900 B.S.A. catalogs. This example of a very rare Metford rifled, commercial Long Lee is in excellent overall condition and would make a splendid addition to any collection of high condition British rifles (either military or sporting). FFL or C&R SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Manufacturer: Enfield Model: Long Lee Serial Number: 2503 Caliber Info: .303 Gauge Info: .303 |
Guns International #: 100652352
Seller's Inventory #: 26429
Guns International #: 100652352
Seller's Inventory #: 26429