Unissued No1 MkV SMLE

[Buccaneer]

They say it is better to be lucky than good looking and in my case that is very true... Several years ago I was visiting my local gun shop which as a rule only ever sold new or very good second hand rifles and shotguns. I spotted a No4 and an SMLE sitting on the for sale rack but neither had a price, after making an enquiry I was told to return the following day as no one could find the right information.
I should point out that at this time my "Enfield" knowledge was VERY limited, I duly returned and was told that the rifles had been bought from a deceased estate some years ago and had been in storage ever since, they owed the shop £500 and thats what they wanted for them. I had space on my license and money burning a hole in my pocket so I bought them both.
The No4 turned out to be a FAZ 2/54 Mk2 in pristine condition and was fitted with an A J Parker 8/53 windage adjustable rear sight.
The SMLE turned out to be a pristine example of a MkV, I don't think it has been fired other than for testing / proof purposes as there are no marks on either the bolt face or magazine platform, the only mark on the whole rifle is a small bruise on the handguard probably caused by a gun rack.
Before any asks NO I do not do the lottery as you can only be this lucky once in your life!!!
I have attatched so pictures of one of the best rifles in my collection I hope they do it justice...Attachment 26404Attachment 26416Attachment 26417Attachment 26418Attachment 26419Attachment 26420Attachment 26421Attachment 26422Attachment 26423Attachment 26424Attachment 26415Attachment 26414Attachment 26405Attachment 26406Attachment 26407Attachment 26408Attachment 26409Attachment 26410Attachment 26411Attachment 26412Attachment 26413Attachment 26425

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