“British, 1887, Victorian Mark IV WD Enfield Martini Henry Long Lever Service Rifle, with post British Service Nepalese "Native State" Issue Marks 1908, Obsolete Calibre” has been added to your cart. View cart
~ An Excellent Example of A 1899 Long Lee Enfield Mk 1 Deactivated Rifle ~
The Lee–Enfield rifle was introduced in November 1895 as the .303 calibre, Rifle, Magazine, Lee–Enfield, or more commonly Magazine Lee–Enfield, or MLE (sometimes spoken as "emily" instead of M, L, E). The next year, a shorter version was introduced as the Lee–Enfield Cavalry Carbine Mk I, or LEC, with a 21.2-inch (540 mm) barrel as opposed to the 30.2-inch (770 mm) one in the "long" version. Both underwent a minor upgrade series in 1899 (the omission of the cleaning / clearing rod), becoming the Mk I*.
The barrel is serial numbered ‘7349 P’ and its the bolt serial is ‘25059’.
The right hand side is marked beneath the bolt’s handle with “crown above VR, Enfield 1899, J.E. I* 1”.
The piece features a pair of volley sights on the left hand side and a magazine cut.
The Magazine is attached to its metal frame by a chain link.
All major components are proofmarked.
~ Condition ~
The piece is in excellent condition with the expected age usage marks.
~ Dimensions ~
The rifle is 49 inches long with a 29 ½ inches barrel.
*To the customer's Attention*
Prior to sale this firearm will be deactivated at the current UK/EU 2019 Spec. Thank you for your understanding.
*In order to complete the online purchase we will require a picture/scan of a photo ID (Driving Licence, Passport or an official document with a recent picture). If you don't posses any such document please call to buy. If we consider that the proof of ID is incorect or insuficient, we reserve the right to cancel the transaction.
*We also reserve the right to cancel the transaction with a full refund if there is any suspicion that the provided item will be used in any way contrary to the laws and legislation of UK.
