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EARLY, 1904 Dated, SMLE No.1 ** .303 Calibre Rifle by BSA CO. ** UK/EU 2026 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** Sn - 23174:39 The SMLE mark 1 was approved for service in 1903, replacing the Long Lee Enfield rifle then in service. This is an early production, 1904 dated Land Pattern, Short Magazine Lee Enfield SMLE No.1 ** .303 calibre rifle that was originally made as a mark 1. This early mark 1** SMLE rifle retains original features including its original magazine cut off, cocking piece, grooved trigger, safety catch and sling swivels complete with a webbing sling. The rifle has the 1906 modification of a charger clip loader attached to the breech and has the adjustable for windage rear sight,. The steel grip strap has crisp date and manufacturer's stamps, ER (Edward Rex) with’ King’s Crown ENFIELD 1904 (manufacture date) SHT LE I ** IP . The side of the breech is stamped with the serial number 39987 together with other numbers. The woodwork is in excellent condition with only minor knocks. Deactivated to UK/EU specification in 2026 the bolt cycles correctly, the trigger moves, the magazine cut off moves and the magazine can be removed. See The Lee-Enfield Story by Ian Skennerton. The price for this early SMLE mark I ** rifle includes UK delivery and deactivation certificate. Sn 23174:39 £695.00
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