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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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DESCRIPTION: British SMLE No.1 Mk.III* military rifle with interesting Austrian Gendarmerie markings stamped on the chamber, "Osterr. Gendarmerie" (around the Austrian Republic Eagle). Austrian Gendarmerie was created in 1950 and consisted of three battalions (one in each occupation zones: American, British and French) and a reconnaissance company. The force used standard British SMLE rifles from 1950 to 1956. In 1956 Austrian Gendarmerie was reorganized into the Austrian Republic Army. The Austrian Gendarmerie marked SMLE rifles are quite scarce as this force had less than five thousand men. The SMLE No.1 Mk.III rifles were produced from the pre-WWI period, throughout the WWII. The rifle was manufactured by Enfield in 1916, as stated on the right side of the buttstock socket. This is a middle of the World War One production rifle manufactured, neither with a single shot cut off, nor with a long range dial sight on the left side of the stock. The rifle accepts the Mark VII HV ammunition, as indicated by markings on the barrel, "HV" (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: "Sht LE III*". The brass regimental ring on the right side of the buttstock is missing. The right side of the buttstock displays an Austrian issue number, "985". Correct for this model brass buttplate with a trap. Matching serial numbers, except for the bolt (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, rear sights, forestock and nosecap; mismatched number on the bolt; there are no serial numbers visible on the remaining parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model). CONDITION: Low fine. 85% of original blue finish is still remaining on metal. Most of the finish wear is on the magazine, and on the sharp edges of the receiver and trigger guard. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers on metal and wood are clearly visible. Stocks show some handling marks and dings. There is an arsenal repair on the right side of the forestock, with a small block of wood nicely replace. There is also a small pressure hairline crack on the right side of the buttstock, just behind the receiver socket. The bore is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling. Very smooth action. No import markings. Interesting SMLE No.1 Mk III* rifle with Austrian Gendarmerie markings! Serial# 88XX. |
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Very Scarce "New Zealand Pattern" Lee Enfield Carbine Fitted For Patt. 1888 BayonetCaliber: . 303 Enfield Price: $1375 Inventory # ler_0145 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Only 1500 of "New Zealand Pattern" carbines were produced from 1901 to 1903. The New Zealand military issue carbine was approved in 1900, as "Carbine, Magazine, Lee-Enfield, fitted to take 1888 pattern sword bayonet". This carbine was manufactured by Enfield in 1902 and displays "LEC I*" markings on the left side of the butt stock socket. Skennerton believes that these carbines were manufactured from spare parts in storage at Enfield, which explains the markings on the socket. The right side of the butt stock socket displays New Zealand military property markings and "a date of first issue", "NZ, Broad Arrow, 1403 / 1903". British War Department, Royal cipher ("VR") and other markings were applied extensively on stock and metal. The chamber displays a large letter, "E", which indicates .303 Enfield caliber. The letter "E" is over stamped with "DP", which indicates that the carbine should be used for "Drill Purpose" only. Proper short 6 rounds magazine with a chain attachment in the front part of the magazine housing (the chain itself is missing). Proper bolt with flattened and forward swept bolt handle. All matching serial numbers (the same serial numbers on the receiver, bolt and barrel, no numbers on other parts). Complete with a single shot cut off, receiver's dust cover and hand guard. Butt stock has a regimental disc with "Broad Arrow" (please, see pictures). A cartouche is stamped on the right side of the butt stock, with the following markings, "Enfield, RM, Crown, I*". Correct style brass butt plate with a trap. The carbine has no provision for the cleaning rod (correct). Overall length: 40.25 inch. Barrel length: 20.75 inch. CONDITION: Low fine. 85% of blue finish remaining on metal, turning to brownish color in some places. The balance is in white mixed with some light brown patina. Solid stocks with usual handling marks, light dings and scratches. All the British proof marks and cartouche are clearly visible on the stocks. The stocks do not have any cracks. The handguard shows a couple of hairline cracks (please, see pictures). All original configuration. The bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Very smooth action. No import markings. Very collectible Lee Enfield "New Zealand Pattern" carbine with many interesting markings! Serial# 14XX. (Ref. "The Lee Enfield Story", by Ian Skennerton, p. 390). |
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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce British SMLE Mk.I*** military rifle, as issued during the World War One. This was a predecessor of the more common No.1 Mk.III series produced from pre-WWI throughout WWII. The rifle was manufactured by Enfield in 1907 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. The model designation is stamped below the maker name and a date on the right side of the buttstock socket: "ShtLE I***". Complete with a single shot cut off and long range dial sight on the left side of the stock. The right side of the buttstock displays a brass regimental ring without any markings. The lower part of the buttstock displays letters, "H" and "P" and some smaller markings. Correct for this model brass buttplate with a trap (the cleaning rope and the brass oil container are hidden in the buttstock compartment, behind the buttplate). The rifle has the original charger guide on the right side of the bolt head. Matching serial numbers on the receiver, barrel, bolt and nosecap. Mismatched serial number on the rear sight (the latter was most likely replaced when the rifle was upgraded to Mark VII HV ammo). The forestock does not show a serial number. The serial numbers were force matched by the British arsenal. The right side of the receiver ring still shows an old number crossed with a single line. There are no numbers visible on the remaining parts. The receiver ring and the barrel displays letters, "EY" ("Only to fire ball in a case of emergency"). This does not necessary mean that the rifle is unsafe to fire, but rather, that the rifle was declared obsolete by the British army at one time. Correct, Mk.I style nosecap. CONDITION: Very good+ to fine. 78% of original blue finish is still remaining on metal. The balance is turning to brownish patina. All the internal parts of the rifle are in very good condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers on metal are clearly visible. The stocks show usual handling marks, scratches and dings. The buttstock was most likely replaced by the British arsenal at one time, as it is in better shape than the forestock and the handguards. Wood is in original finish. The bore is in very good condition with some darkness in the grooves. Very smooth action. No import markings. Very hard to find early SMLE Mk.I*** rifle! Serial# ER36XX. (Ref. "The Lee Enfield Story", by Ian Skennerton, p. 402). |
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British Lee Enfield Mk. I Target Rifle with Parker Hale Mk.VII Rear SightCaliber: . 303 Enfield Price: $975 Inventory # ler_0098 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: British Lee Enfield Mk.I target rifle. The rifle comes with sophisticated Parker Hale Mk.VII target rear sights. This sight was developed specifically for use with the long Lee Enfield and has its proper mounting plate. The rifle was manufactured by Sparkbrook in 1897, as stated on the right side of the butt stock socket (antique!). The model designation is stamped below the maker name and a date on the right side of the butt stock socket: "L.E. I.". Complete with a single shot cut off and long range dial sight on the left side of the stock. The right side of the butt stock displays fading cartouche and model designation markings, "I". The chamber displays a large letter "E" and issue markings, "P/N/3". All matching serial numbers. The serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel and bolt. There are no numbers stamped on all the remaining parts of the rifle, which is correct for this model. All the serial numbers are original and they were not restamped. Ramp and leaf rear right. Original ten round magazine. Correct style brass butt plate with a trap (the brass cleaning container is still in the buttstock). Correct style bolt with safety lever. The cleaning rod and receiver dust cover are missing (or were purposely removed). Some kind of the stacking hook was inserted into the cleaning rod channel in the nosecap (please, see pictures). The barrel was shortened about an inch, most likely to restore the crown. The handguard was either purposely removed, or was lost. CONDITION: Fine. 95% of original blue finish remaining on metal. Blue is turning to brownish color in some places. Couple of spots of light pitting on the barrel, behind the rear sight (caused by moisture collected under the handguard, which is typical for these rifles). The upper part of the buttstock has a large chip just behind the socket (please, see pictures). The right side of the forestock displays a small crack, caused by the single shot cut off. Some handling marks and minor dings are also present on wood. The bore is in very good condition, with strong rifling. Very smooth action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. No import markings. Interesting long Lee Enfield target rifle! Antique. Serial# 199XX. |
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Very Scarce "New Zealand Pattern" Lee Enfield Carbine Fitted For Patt. 1888 BayonetCaliber: . 303 Enfield Price: $1175 Inventory # ler_0092 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Only 1500 of "New Zealand Pattern" carbines were produced from 1901 to 1903. The New Zealand military issue carbine was approved in 1900, as "Carbine, Magazine, Lee-Enfield, fitted to take 1888 pattern sword bayonet". This carbine was manufactured by Enfield in 1902 and displays "LEC I*" markings on the left side of the butt stock socket. Skennerton believes that these carbines were manufactured from spare parts in storage at Enfield, which explains the markings on the socket. The right side of the butt stock socket displays New Zealand military property markings and "a date of first issue", "NZ, Broad Arrow, 1080 / 1903". British War Department, Royal cipher ("VR") and other markings were applied extensively on stock and metal. The chamber displays a large letter, "E", which indicates .303 Enfield caliber. The letter "E" is over stamped with "DP", which indicates that the carbine should be used for "Drill Purpose" only. Proper short 6 rounds magazine with a chain attached to the front part of the magazine housing. Proper bolt with flattened and forward swept bolt handle. Matching numbers except for the bolt (the same serial numbers on the receiver and barrel, different number on the bolt, no numbers on other parts). Complete with a single shot cut off, receiver's dust cover and hand guard. Butt stock has a regimental disc with "Broad Arrow" (please, see pictures). A cartouche is stamped on the right side of the butt stock, with the following markings, "Enfield, RM, Crown, I*". Correct style brass butt plate with a trap. The carbine has no provision for the cleaning rod (correct). The butt stock sling swivel is missing. Overall length: 40.25 inch. Barrel length: 20.75 inch. CONDITION: Very good+ to fine. 86% of blue finish remaining on metal, turning to brownish color in some places. The balance is in white mixed with some light brown patina. Solid stocks with usual handling marks, light dings and scratches. All the British proof marks and cartouche are clearly visible on the stocks. The stocks do not have any cracks. The front part of the handguard shows one crack (please, see pictures). All original configuration. The bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Very smooth action. No import markings. Very collectible Lee Enfield "New Zealand Pattern" carbine with many interesting markings! Serial# 14XX. (Ref. "The Lee Enfield Story", by Ian Skennerton, p. 390). |
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DESCRIPTION: This was originally MLE Mk1 303 rifle, which was consequently converted to 'Range Rifle' or 'Club Pattern' configuration. The rifle was shortened four inches to comply with the British Commonwealth NRA rules, after the SMLE was adopted in the early 1900s. Similar rifle is pictured in 'The Lee Enfield Story" by Skennerton on page 395. The right side of the butt socket is marked, "Royal Crown, V.R., BSA & M Co. 1898 LE1*". Both, receiver and buttstock displays New Zealand military property markings, "N, Arrow, Z". Brass buttplate with a trapdoor and armourer's "Sale Mark", "Arrow, S, Arrow" ("Serviceable when sold"). The same mark is also present on the receiver. Heavy pattern BSA manufactured 25 inch long barrel with "Stacked Rifle Logo" stamped on the chamber. The cocking piece mounted safety. The long range volley sights were removed from the rifle (both, front and rear), as they were found useless for the Commonwealth NRA range shooting. Complete with the receiver dust cover and magazine cut-off. The nosecap does not have a provision for the cleaning rod (the cleaning rod channel is still in wood). The rifle is missing the magazine retaining link to trigger guard. Mismatched serial number on the bolt, as it is usually a case with range rifles. Overall length of the rifle: 44.25 inch. CONDITION: Very good+ to fine. 78% of blue finish remaining on metal. Some blue is turning to brown color. The nosecap shows some light surface rust. Solid stocks in original finish with usual handling marks, light dings and scratches. One arsenal repair on the right side of the buttstock, with a block of wood nicely replaced near the socket (please, see pictures). An inch long chip has broken out of the rear volley sight housing (on the left side of the forestock, please see pictures). The handguard has a couple of hairline cracks. The bore is in excellent+ condition with strong and shiny rifling. Very smooth action. All the internal parts of the rifle are in fine condition, with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers on metal and wood are clearly visible. No import markings. Hard to find example of an early British Commonwealth NRA target rifle. Antique. Serial# 45XXJ. (Ref. "The Lee Enfield Story", by Ian Skennerton, p. 395). |
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DESCRIPTION: Using Enfield factory inspectorate drawings, the different models of ‘Long Lee’ rifles & carbines with all components are laid bare, making this an invaluable reference. Accessories are also shown. New. In English language. Over 60 illustrations with assembly drawings. Small Arms Identification Series No. 7. 48 pages. Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings, thread-sewn binding & plastic laminated covers, 1997. ISBN 0 949749 25 7. Shipping in the USA: $4.50 for the first book, and $1.50 for each additional book. |
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DESCRIPTION: Manufactured in the United States by Winchester, Remington & Eddystone factories, the P’14 is also compared part by part with its US Model 1917 cousin. WW1 & WW2 sniper conversions of the Pattern 1914 rifle are also described. New. In English language. Over 60 illustrations with sniping models & assembly drawings. Small Arms Identification Series No. 10. Soft cover, 11¾ x 8¼ in., 48 pp, over 60 illust., photos, assembly & pattern drawings, durable thread-sewn binding, laminated plastic covers, 1998. ISBN 0 949749 36 2. Shipping in the USA: $4.50 for the first book, and $1.50 for each additional book. |
