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Lot #1453
Lot #1455

Lot 1454: Engraved Army & Navy Lee-Speed Sporting Rifle

Lightly Engraved Army & Navy Lee-Speed Bolt Magazine Sporting Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 14, 2018

Lot 1454: Engraved Army & Navy Lee-Speed Sporting Rifle

Lightly Engraved Army & Navy Lee-Speed Bolt Magazine Sporting Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 14, 2018

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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Lightly Engraved Army & Navy Lee-Speed Bolt Magazine Sporting Rifle

Manufacturer: BSA
Model: Lee Speed
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 303 British
Barrel: 24 1/4 inch
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 6038
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 214
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Round barrel with full length raised matted sighting rib signed "ARMY & NAVY CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIM.D LONDON" and engraved "FOR CORDITE ONLY". The rib with slightly elevated ramp for the bead front sight and fitted with an express sight graduated to "1000" yards. Border engraved receiver with magazine cut-off and marked "LEE-SPEED PATENTS B.S.A. CO. E.578". Engraved upper tang with manual safety and with blued border engraved dust cover to the bolt. Detachable five round box magazine. Engraved buttplate with hinged trap cover. Figured 14 inch stock with checkered pistolgrip and forearm, and dark horn pistolgrip cap and forearm tip, the underside of the butt with white metal escutcheon. Two iron sling eyes, blued finish throughout. Birmingham nitro proof marks.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 80% of the period custom blue. Partially refinished, bluing to trigger guard rubbed. Butt plate discolored. Some minor age related storage and handling marks and blemishes to the stock. Mechanically excellent.



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