Lee Enfield No.4 Mk.1* LB

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It is worth reiterating here that an LB, Savage, BSA etc rifle was issued to the troops as a rifle. What came with it was a totally separate issue so the sling, bayonet, cleaning kit etc etc could be from anywhere. I appreciate that it's nice to have 'the full set' but it's a totally false ideal. A bit like that old notion of restoring a rifle to its as it left the factory. It only left the factory once!

Yeah makes total sense. I have seen some that had the bayonet and holder with a serial that matched the rifle. Now wether it came like that or was done by someone who knows.

I realize it's not a 'full set' in be correct sense. But still nice to have all the standard issue items forsure.

[Ovidio]

It is worth reiterating here that an LB, Savage, BSA etc rifle was issued to the troops as a rifle. What came with it was a totally separate issue so the sling, bayonet, cleaning kit etc etc could be from anywhere. I appreciate that it's nice to have 'the full set' but it's a totally false ideal. A bit like that old notion of restoring a rifle to its as it left the factory. It only left the factory once!

It's correct. Still, having all items might well be a nice thing.
I personally only own a few bayonets and even less rifles with slings.
Still, when I look at my SMLE with its bayonet (not matching) on, I kind of feel good;-D
Same with the K98 and the Mosin 91/30.
All the others are pure and naked, and I don't miss the "optionals" a bit.

[enfield303t]

Was asking 800, I haggled down to 700, so I went ahead and pulled the trigger. Pardon the pun. He through in a orignal charger clip as well 😂.

You did very well.

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More detailed pics on arrival

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