Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield Rifle Mk1*

[Buccaneer]

This has been a recent addition to my collection and is the best example of the marque that I have seen. The rifle appears to be in original condition with a complete set of numbers throughout, apart from the magazine that appears to have been refinished the rest looks to be original finish. The rifle had to be stripped to be proofed and I think that it was possibly the first time it had been done as the nose cap cross screw was still center punched to keep it in place. All the serial numbers match and are in the correct matching font and even the cocking piece is serial numbered to the rifle. I have tried to show all of the inspectors marks that are visible with the woodwork in place, the pictures speak for themselves apart from the marks on the woodwork that you would expect on a rifle of this age the metal work is unmarked apart from the screws that were removed to allow the proof testing to take place. I have included pictures of some very feint markings on the sling, I'm sure tat someone out there will be able to say what they are.