1902 RSAF Enfield LE/ 1910 CLLE

**Anzac15** · 08-15-2014 05:21 PM

This one arrived today. She's a 1902 Enfield LE I, CLLE'd in 1910. Appears to be some lettering above the '1910', but too worn. Appears to be in a somewhat crude stock, Indian buttstock, Indian bolt. There is a 'Y' on the knoxform and barrel. Meaning?
Am I to assume that this was a 'Long Lee' originally? This one has definitely been around the block. Would love to hear some input on it!

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**RCS** · 08-15-2014 05:28 PM

Could you remove the handguard to show the barrel markings - thanks RCS

**Anzac15** · 08-15-2014 05:50 PM

About the extent of them...

**Bruce_in_Oz** · 08-15-2014 06:16 PM

The "surface grade" on the metal and wood seems somewhat "agricultural".

any details on the "background" of this one?

**5thBatt** · 08-15-2014 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by Bruce_in_Oz

The "surface grade" on the metal and wood seems somewhat "agricultural".

any details on the "background" of this one?

I also have some concerns about this rifle.

**Anzac15** · 08-15-2014 06:28 PM

Let's hear it, want to hear all thoughts.

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There are remnants of other markings here and there, but worn to a point to where you can't tell what they were.

**Terrylee** · 08-16-2014 05:38 AM

Appears to be very close to the configuration of the S.M.L.E. Mk.IV. Probably upgraded.

**Steve H. in N.Y.** · 08-16-2014 07:17 PM

The butt socket markings look alright to me. What makes me wonder is the crude rivet job on the charger bridge and strange rear handguard clip installation. For some reason the rear triggerguard screw is in backwards. Is this a Tennesse Guns (TGI) import?

**Anzac15** · 08-16-2014 10:20 PM

I'm afraid I put that screw in backwards by accident. I honestly don't know WHAT I have here. Mag release appears to be a No 4, as does the magazine. I've no doubt the receiver is genuine.

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Oh, and no....not a TGI mport.

**CINDERS** · 08-17-2014 03:59 AM

The wood looks about as dry as the Sahara desert at midday in the middle of summer could definitely do with a drink of RLO would not go near any naked flames with it even at a distance it may go up.

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