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Lot 434: Five British SMLE Rifles

Five Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2018

Lot 434: Five British SMLE Rifles

Five Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 15, 2018

Estimated Price: $700 - $1,000
Price Realized:
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A) Fazakerley Arsenal Number 4 Mark II Rifle

Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: 4MKII
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303
Barrel: 25 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 6756
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 47
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

NC - FINE- All original finish 90% - 94% or better, some dings in wood wear commensurable with percent of finish. In working order.

Description:

Covered in 1955 dated wrapping material (receiver side opened to expose S/N and "UF 55" marking), with a Century Arms shipping box.

B) Birmingham Small Arms SMLE Number 1 Mark III* Rifle

Manufacturer: BSA
Model: No 1 MKIII
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303
Barrel: 25 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 6756
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 47
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Dated 1918, with "CAI" markings.

C) Lithgow Mark III* Enfield Rifle

Manufacturer: Lithgow
Model: SMLE MKIII*
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303
Barrel: 25 inch round
Finish: phosphate
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 6756
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 47
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

Dated 1918, with "IA CO" markings.

D) Fazakerley Arsenal Number 4 Mark II Rifle

Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: 4MKII
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303
Barrel: 25 inch round
Finish: black
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 6756
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 47
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

NE - GOOD- in working condition, wear on working surfaces, finish 40% - 79%, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning, but may have some minor surface pitting. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 40% - 79% gun.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

Dated "7/52", with manual.

E) Fazakerley Arsenal Number 4 Mark II Rifle

Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: 4MKII
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303
Barrel: 25 inch round
Finish: black
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 6756
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 47
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

Description:

Dated "5/50", with a socket bayonet, sheath and manual.

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