Lot 1191:
A BSA SMLE Lee-Enfield Mark III Bolt-Action Service Rifle, Dated 1915
Sold for: $425
Description
A BSA SMLE Lee-Enfield Mark III bolt-action service rifle, dated 1915. This early 20th-century British rifle is constructed from a dark reddish-brown wooden stock and blued steel components. It features a brass buttplate with a trapdoor and a brass disc embedded in the buttstock. Visible markings on the right side of the receiver include a “G.R.” (George Rex) royal cipher above “BSA. Co”, “1915”, and “SHT. L.E. III”, indicating manufacture by Birmingham Small Arms Company in 1915. Further markings on the left side of the receiver show “R. A. / 1918”, “CAL. .303 R. W.” (caliber .303 British), and “WESTMINSTER ARMS”, along with the serial number “L. 29675”. The rifle is equipped with a ladder-style adjustable rear sight.
Condition report:
The rifle presents in fair to good condition for its age and type, exhibiting expected wear, scratches, and dings on the wooden stock. The bluing shows thinning, and the metal parts have surface oxidation and patina consistent with age and use. The brass components show significant tarnishing and scratching.
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