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Antique Enfield No. 1 Bolt Action Rifle (1898)

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Antique Enfield No. 1 Bolt Action Rifle (1898)
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Antique Enfield No. 1 Bolt Action Rifle (1898), #5605n, .303 cal., 30.2'' barrel, blue finish, cartouched walnut stock, regimentally marked brass buttplate. Rifle features magazine cutoff and volley sights, with correct period leather sling. Top of chamber marked ''E''; right side chamber area marked ''England'' with serial number. Brass oiler in butt is marked ''MK IV/GSR''. Stock is marked ''6/1900'' with circular ''R/(crown)/M/Enfield'' cartouche, over ''1./1''. Condition is excellent retaining approx. 95% original blue, with losses as mild frosting and toning to forward portion of dustcover. Stock with light marks from handling. Cleaning rod is missing, as the British government removed them prior to WWI. Action is crisp, bore is bright. Est.: $1,500-$2,000. (Antique)