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SOLD SOLD (02/03) **RARE**BOER WAR ERA**1891 Enfield MK I* Lee Metford .303 Calibre Rifle With Bolt Cover, Magazine Cut Off, Long Range Volley Sights & 1894 WD Wilkinson 1888 Pattern Mark 1, 2nd Type, Sword Bayonet And Scabbard. Sn 22426:76 - 22426:76 The Lee-Metford rifle is a bolt action British Army service rifle, combining James Paris Lee's rear-locking bolt system and ten-round magazine with a seven groove rifled barrel designed by William Ellis Metford. It replaced the Martini-Henry rifle in 1888, following nine years of development and trials and remained in service until replaced by the similar Lee-Enfield. The Lee Metford MK 1* was approved on 9th January 1892 (see page 381 of the Lee Enfield Story by Skennerton). The Lee Metford rifle was used extensively by British Forces during the Boer wars. This is an excellent Enfield made Mark I* Lee Metford Rifle. The rifle is in great condition with all original woodwork with early finger grooves in the fore stock as used in the Boer Wars. It also has steel butt plate with trap, magazine cut off, flip up ladder sight, long range volley sights, ramp block & blade fore sight, bayonet bar, correct bolt cover and sling swivels. The grip strap under the bolt is impressed 'Enfield I*' with Queen’s Crown VR (Victoria Regina). The rifle is serial number 9759L and has other un-matching numbers. The stock is fitted with void brass disc. The underside of the stock’s wrist and metal work has ordnance inspection marks and the shoulder stock has an impressed WD roundel. The weapon cocks & dry fires crisply & the magazine can be removed. The rifle comes with an original Boer War era Wilkinson 1888 Pattern Mark I, 2nd Type, Lee Metford Bayonet And Scabbard. The bayonet’s 12” double edged blade with medial ridge has just light staining consistent with age. The ricasso of the blade is marked WILKINSON LONDON ‘9 ‘94 (September 1894 date). The reverse has WD Broad arrow and other inspection marks. The undamaged wood grips are secured by 2 Brass rivets and there are inspection stamps on each grip. There is the correct oil clearance hole behind the top rivet. The steel pommel has the correct steel button press catch which works as it should. The bayonet has its original steel mounted black leather scabbard. The Steel throat mount has a frog locket and all leather and stitching are clean and intact. There are no maker or date marks visible on the scabbard. The price for this excellent Lee Metford set includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 22426:76 £0.00
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