Hello all,

I am seeking opinions on a potential purchase. A close friend of mine just came into possession of two very beautiful longs lee's at a recent estate sale. Both are for sale, but I can only afford one. So please feel free to express which way you'd go.

Both rifles are commercial BSA models. Both barrels are marked "special nickel steel" and "for cordite use only" with the BSA stacked rifles logo.

One is a MLE Mk 1*. Wood, barrel, and bluing are immaculate. Numbers matching throughout. It has a matching bolt, but no safety. I was told this was a option from the factory for target shooters. Has PH target sights installed.

Other rifle is a BSA commercial action Charger Loading Lee Metford. I looked down the barrel and it is a seven-groove metford barrel. Barrel is in good shape, with a little frosting between the lands. Wood is in good shape as is the bluing, but has a mismatched (but correct) bolt with safety on cocking piece. Also has PH sights installed.

I can't post photos because I forgot to take pictures when viewing them. I am in the process of selling off a couple of other firearms to offset this purchase. I am leaning towards the MLE as it is beter condition of the two, but I know the CLLM is a real rarity.

Opinions/comments are appreciated.

Thanks
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