Collectible Firearms and Edged Weapons

Kristopher Gasior and Kasia Matuszewska-Gasior

P.O. Box 8327 Fredericksburg, VA 22404-8327 USA

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Lee Enfield Rifles

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Model, Price, Number & Pictures

Description & Condition

Scarce British SMLE Mk.I*** Military Rifle

ON HOLD

Caliber: . 303 Enfield

Price: $1750

Inventory # ler_0158

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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce British SMLE Mk.I*** military rifle! This was a predecessor of the more common No.1 Mk.III series produced from pre-WWI throughout WWII. The rifle was manufactured by Birmingham Small Arms Company in 1904 as a Mk.I, as stated on the right side of the buttstock socket. The rifle was consequently upgraded to accept the Mark VII HV ammunition, as indicated by markings on the barrel, just behind the rear sights. The model designation is stamped below the maker name and a date on the right side of the buttstock socket: "ShtLE I***". The single shot cut is still with the rifle. Complete with a long range dial sight on the left side of the stock. The right side of the buttstock displays a brass regimental ring with the following markings, "NPP 7 29 1478". Correct for this model brass buttplate with a trap. The rifle has an original charger guide on the right side of the bolt head. Matching serial numbers on the receiver, bolt and nosecap (force matched by the arsenal). Mismatched number on the rear sights (British arsenals quite often did not restamp the number on this part). Correct, Mk.I style nosecap. Correct rear sight. CONDITION: Fine+. 96% of blue finish is still remaining on metal. The balance is turning to brownish patina (mainly on the barrel band and nosecap). All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine+ condition as well, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers on metal are clearly visible. Bore is in fine condition with shiny rifling. Strong action. Nice, smooth stocks with minor handling marks. The right side of the buttstock has small arsenal repairs, with two blocks of wood nicely replaced (typical arsenal repairs). The front handguard has a hairline crack. The rear handguard has two hairline cracks. No import markings. Hard to find early SMLE Mk.I*** rifle in very collectible condition! The rifle comes from my family member collection of military firearms (please, pay by check, money order, or bank wire transfer only). Serial# G7XX. (Ref. "The Lee Enfield Story", by Ian Skennerton, p. 402).

Savage Experimental Rifle (made in the British SMLE Style)

Caliber: . 303 Enfield

Price: $9500

Inventory # mlr_0116

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DESCRIPTION: One of the kind Savage experimental bolt action rifle! There is no information on this rifle available in known to me Savage reference literature. The rifle was, most likely, manufactured during the World War One. The style of the rifle copies the lines of British military Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifles. One piece (!) SMLE style walnut stock with a pistol grip and a full length handguard. The front sight/nosecap assembly, rear sights, brass buttplate and magazine are taken from standard SMLE rifle and they show British markings (and old serial numbers on the magazine and nosecap only). The caliber is standard British military .303 Enfield. This may lead to the conclusion that the rifle was offered to the British military during the Great War, or at least, was intended for some kind of British military trials. The rifle features very sturdy, military style bolt action. In fact, the latter is very similar to the action utilized in Savage Model 1920 rifle, just the bolt seems to be slightly longer. This rifle may be a predecessor of Savage Model 1920! The trigger guard and a single shot cut off are missing from the rifle, and there is no sign that they were ever installed. Perhaps, the rifle was never completed by the Savage factory. The left side of the buttstock displays a brass disc with following markings, "Made by Savage Arms Co., Utica, N.Y., U.S.A.". The serial number is stamped only on the right side of the receiver ring. No other markings are present on the rifle. Complete with a long range dial sight on the left side of the stock. The bolt cocking piece is also a safety device. It can be turned left and right and is marked accordingly, "Safe" and "Fire". Two sling swivels. Bayonet lug on the nosecap. One barrel band. Brass buttplate with a trap. Overall length: 46 inch. Barrel length: 25.5 inch. CONDITION: The rifle would be in excellent condition, if not for missing (uninstalled) parts. 96% of original blue finish is still remaining on metal. The balance is in white mixed with some light patina. Some finish is turning to brownish color. Most of the wear is on the magazine, barrel band and nosecap. The SMLE magazine shows some roughness and some handling marks. The SMLE nosecap shows two small spots of pitting. Nice, smooth stock in original finish, with some handling marks and light dings. No cracks in wood. All the markings on metal are clearly visible. Excellent+ bore with strong and shiny rifling. Crisp action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. One of the kind Savage experimental bolt action rifle from the time of the Great War! Serial# 97XX.

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Collectible Firearms and Edged Weapons

Kristopher Gasior and Kasia Matuszewska-Gasior

P.O. Box 8327 Fredericksburg, VA 22404-8327 USA

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