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Lot #4698

Lot 4697: British BSA Co./Holland & Holland Lee-Speed Sporting Rifle

Engraved British Birmingham Small Arms Co./Holland & Holland Lee-Speed Bolt Action Sporting Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Lot 4697: British BSA Co./Holland & Holland Lee-Speed Sporting Rifle

Engraved British Birmingham Small Arms Co./Holland & Holland Lee-Speed Bolt Action Sporting Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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Engraved British Birmingham Small Arms Co./Holland & Holland Lee-Speed Bolt Action Sporting Rifle

Manufacturer: BSA
Model: Lee Speed
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303 British
Barrel: 24 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 967
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly dark with strong visible rifling and oxidation/pitting.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1892-1930s. "B.S.A.Co" marked receiver socket, Holland & Holland retailer address on the barrel rib, along with "FOR CORDITE ONLY" and "NITRO PROVED" marked chamber, and Metford pattern five-groove rifling. Retailer added serial number "24283" on the bottom of the trigger guard, "1917" numbered bolt. Features two folding leaf and adjustable ladder rear sights, a reduced capacity magazine, and floral pattern bordering and engraving across the receiver, dust cover, and magazine. Fitted with a horn tipped multi-point checkered walnut forend and stock with hard rubber grip cap, engraved steel buttplate, and blank stock escutcheon.

Rating Definition:

Very good, retaining some traces of original finish with scattered mild grey and brown patina patches on the balance along with scattered light spotting/freckling, some minor pitting, minor handling marks, and defined engravings. The stock is also very good as sanded and re-oiled with epoxy repaired cracks in the forend. Mechanically excellent.



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