Gun Collectors Dream Auction 63 Day One

Lee Enfield No.1 MK3 Burns 2 1/2" Discharger Cup

This auction ended on November 25, 2023.

Start price: $10

Estimated price: $10 - $1,000

Buyer's Premium: 12%

Sold for: $600

Description

Up Next We Have a Lee Enfield No.1 MK3 Burns Rifle, Reinforced Stock to Handle The Projectile, And Comes With The Rare Discharger Cup and Demilled Grenade! Marked JMD&SL 1918, Early on a more sophisticated means of projecting grenades with greater accuracy and safely was required. By 1917, a cup discharger was produced, which could be clipped to the nosecap of an SMLE rifle. Designed by an army officer, it was named for him, and commonly known as the "Burns Cup". Very Cool and Historic Piece not Often found for Sale, So get yours now!