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Lot 688: Two British Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2017

Lot 688: Two British Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 5, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Ishapore Enfield No. 1 MK III* Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: Mark III
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303 British
Barrel: 24 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1947
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 231
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured at the Ishapore plant in India and dated "1941". Standard markings and features. The right side of the buttstock is marked with a circled "broad arrow/ISA" in the center, indicating Indian Army issue. Includes a leather sling.

Rating Definition:

Fine. 70% original dark blue finish remains with scattered nicks and dings, surface scratches, clear markings, and some small patches of light spotting and surface pitting. The re-oiled stock is also fine with small dings and pressure dents throughout, mostly clear markings, filled stock disk hole, and numerous deeper gouges. Mechanically excellent.



B) Scarce Enfield No. 1 Mark V Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: Mark V
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303 British
Barrel: 24 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1947
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 231
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1924. Only about 20,000 were manufactured at Enfield, and the model was never officially put into service. Blade front and 90 degree flip up, two aperture rear peep sight, matching visible serial numbers, correct style safety with diagonal serrations, and a round cocking knob. The receiver is correctly fitted with a cutoff and the stock socket is marked "crown/GR/ENFIELD/1924/ShtLE/V".

Rating Definition:

Fine. 70% of the arsenal refurbished blue/black finish remains with areas of high point and edge wear, clear markings and proofs, handling marks overall, scattered small dings, and areas of mild spotting. The stock is fine as repaired, lightly sanded and re-oiled with scattered small gouges and bruises, round plug in the stock disk hole, and an added piece of wood at the heel stamped with a single "S". Mechanically excellent.



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