Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk I* Rifle Accession Number: REL28445

Description

Magazine Lee-Enfield Mark 1* bolt action rifle. Receiver stamped with a crown over ER BSA&Co 1902 LE I* under the bolt arm. The butt is marked with the BSA company roundel, I* and the tang stamped TAS arrow RC arrow 1727 DP. Complete with stacking swivel, magazine cut off, long range volley sights and a pressed metal fore sight cover. The sight cover can be removed from the rifle.

Contextual Description

The impressed stampings on the brass end of wooden butt of this rifle indicate that it was issued in Tasmania around the turn of the 20th century. After being replaced by the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield rifle, these 'Long Lee-Enfields' were sold out of service put into the civilian market. This particular rifle used by a military rifle club and maintained to a very good standard. It was donated from the estate of the late Lieutenant Colonel Denis A Lane.

Details

Accession Number
REL28445
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Firearm
Physical Description
Material: Brass
Material: Metal
Material: Wood
Measurement
Overall: 1125 mm x 81 mm x 174 mm x 3.71 kg
Date Made
1902
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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