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Lee Enfield Mdl No. 1 Mark III Cal .303 Brit SN:73279, British battle rifle from the WW I Era. "GR B.S.A. Co. 1915 SH LE III" marked on wrist band under the royal crown. This is a rare early issue Mark III (not the more common Mark III) with long rangeSN:73279, British battle rifle from the WW I Era. "GR B.S.A. Co. 1915 SH LE III" marked on wrist band under the royal crown. This is a rare early issue Mark III (not the more common Mark III) with long range volleysights and a magazine cutoff. (In 1916, volley sights and magazine cutoffs were eliminated to speed production times for rifles urgently needed for the growing wartime Army.) Blued finish, hardwood stockextends to the muzzle as does the hand guard, brass butt plate, 25" barrel with military flip up sight graduated to 2000 yards. Single shot cut off is installed. Good bore and action.Condition: Very good. Metal parts still retain some original finish, there is an unmarked regimental disc in the stock which has been lightly smoothed and re-oiled, but still shows multiple dings and scratchessuggesting heavy field usage. 1 magazine.
Auction Location:
P.O Box 99, Dewey-Humboldt, Arizona, 86329, United States
Tax Details:
All Arizona residents pay sales tax of 9.35% otherwise if you come to the auction you must pay the sales tax as well.
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| AST |
9.35% |
Arizona Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
17% |
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All items for sale at auction are offered “AS IS” and the AUCTIONEER OR AUCTION HOUSE ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR BREAKAGE OR DAMAGE AFTER THE FALL OF THE GAVEL. THE ACCEPTANCE OF A BID BY THE AUCTIONEER CONSTITUTES A LEGAL AND BINDING CONTRACT WITH THE BUYER AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE UNDER ARIZONA STATE LAW.
All Post 1898 firearms are registrable and must be registered in compliance with both Arizona and Federal Laws. Buyers of Post 1898 firearms must complete all necessary registration forms at Auction Productions Ltd., 3525 South Hwy 69, Humboldt, Arizona. Phone 928-632-8000. Arizona Dealers must have in their possession on day of sale, signed copies of their Federal Firearms License in order to accept same day delivery of modern weapons. Shipping for Out of State Buyers must be arranged through the Auction Company and must be shipped to a valid holder of a Federal Firearms License on all modern weapons. Cost of shipping and packing will be at the expense of the buyer.
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Reata Pass Auctions reconizes the NRA standards of Conditions Report.NRA MODERN GUN CONDITION STANDARDS:
NEW: Not previously sold at retail, in same condition as current factory production.
PERFECT: In New condition in every respect. (Jim's note - in my experience, many collectors & dealers use "As New" to describe this condition).
EXCELLENT: New condition, used but little, no noticeable marring of wood or metal, bluing perfect, (except at muzzle or sharp edges).
VERY GOOD: In perfect working condition, no appreciable wear on working surfaces, no corrosion or pitting, only minor surface dents or scratches.
GOOD: In safe working condition, minor wear on working surfaces, no broken parts, no corrosion or pitting that will interfere with proper functioning.
FAIR: In safe working condition but well worn, perhaps requiring replacement of minor parts or adjustments which should be indicated in advertisement, no rust, but may have corrosion pits which do not render article unsafe or inoperable.
NRA ANTIQUE FIREARM CONDITIONS STANDARDS:
FACTORY NEW: All original parts; 100% original finish; in perfect condition in every respect, inside and out.
EXCELLENT: All original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; unmarred wood; fine bore.
FINE: All original parts; over 30% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood; good bore.
VERY GOOD: All original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or
bruised; bore disregarded for collectors firearms.
GOOD: Some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned or re-blued; principal letters, numerals and design on metal legible; wood refinished, scratched bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.
FAIR: Some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned or re-blued; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.
POOR: Major and minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated, wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collector's firearm.