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EARLY, Very Rare, 1907 Dated, SMLE No.1 *** .303 Calibre Rifle by RSAF Enfield. ** UK 2009 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** Sn - 22093 This is a very rare, early, 1907 dated Land Pattern, Short Magazine Lee Enfield SMLE No.1 *** .303 calibre rifle approved for production in 1907. This very early mark 1*** SMLE rifle retains all its 1907 features including its original long range sights, adjustable for windage rearsight with ivory side buttons, inward curving early type foresight protector, magazine cut off, cocking piece, early bolt head adapted to take a charger clip, post and notch sights and sling swivels. The steel grip strap has crisp date and manufacturer's stamps, "GR" (George Rex) with’ King’s Crown ENFIELD 1907 (manufacture date) SHT LE I *** . The side of the breech, barrel and underneath of the rear sight is stamped with the serial number 9720 together with other numbers. The long range rear sight is graduated to 2800 yards and the rearsight to 2000 yards. Under the rearsight is stamped onto the barrel H.V, the gun being used to fire mark VII ammunition. The rifle is fitted with a type 1 magazine. The woodwork carries the normal knocks and bumps with service use. The stock is inlaid a brass butt plate with trap and a brass disc which is stamped G.II OTC KASW 6 Officers Training College [possibly Kings School, Worcester, which further research is required]. Deactivated to UK specification in 2009 the rifle cocks and dry fires, the magazine cut off moves and the magazine can be removed. See The Lee-Enfield Story by Ian Skennerton. The price for this rare, early SMLE mark I *** rifle includes UK delivery and deactivation certificate. Sn 22093 £1,975.00
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