Hello all,
I need some money for my upcoming vacation, and am putting some additional rifles of mine up for sale.
First up is my collectible No. 1 Mk. 1* 22 Pattern 1914 British training rifle. I won this rifle at auction from the Bob Faris Collection. Only reason I am selling this one is because I won two of them. Description: 1899 RSAF Enfield Production/1905 Westley Richards Conversion/1914 AG Parker Conversion/British Service/Australian Service; .22 LR. Very rare, Australian-issued Lee-Enfield Pattern 1914 No. 1 Short Rifle...this rifle was produced as a standard Long Lee rifle in 1899 at the RSAF Enfield. Initially chambered in .303 British, it was first converted to Short Lee configuration by Westley Richards in 1905, and then converted to its present trainer configuration by AG Parker during the First World War. A possible veteran of the Boer War, this Enfield remained in British service until its conversion, before being transferred to Australia, where it presumably spent the remainder of its service life. Composed of all-matching, numbered parts, the rifle additionally retains the original volley sight base and is in original service condition. An excellent shooter, fully functional, and hits point of aim, this rare trainer represents a superb investment. Condition: Good to very good condition overall, the rifle has seen no post-service refinish and retains around 50% thinning blue, the balance turning gracefully to patina. No rust or deep pitting are present. Markings are well-struck, nicely preserved, correct, and matching numbers are found on the bayonet boss/nose cap, barrel, bolt handle, and furniture, with the receiver renumbered matching. Import mark is on the right of the action body, and D-Broad Arrow property mark is present on the barrel knox and buttstock. Furniture is in good condition, showing knackering, dings and abrasions, as well as arsenal patches. No cracks or chips are noted, and the buttstock displays both correct cartouches and unit marking disk. Mechanically sound, the bore is very good with strong, well-defined rifling, no rust or frost and only a light trace of pitting, only visible under magnification. An all-around outstanding example of a rare British martial arm. I'm asking $950obo. You will not find another rifle like this. If you give me my original asking price I'll also include a nice P07 long bayonet with this rifle. That makes a really nice deal and a hell of a collectible.
Everything else is gone. Thanks for looking. Shane
I need some money for my upcoming vacation, and am putting some additional rifles of mine up for sale.
First up is my collectible No. 1 Mk. 1* 22 Pattern 1914 British training rifle. I won this rifle at auction from the Bob Faris Collection. Only reason I am selling this one is because I won two of them. Description: 1899 RSAF Enfield Production/1905 Westley Richards Conversion/1914 AG Parker Conversion/British Service/Australian Service; .22 LR. Very rare, Australian-issued Lee-Enfield Pattern 1914 No. 1 Short Rifle...this rifle was produced as a standard Long Lee rifle in 1899 at the RSAF Enfield. Initially chambered in .303 British, it was first converted to Short Lee configuration by Westley Richards in 1905, and then converted to its present trainer configuration by AG Parker during the First World War. A possible veteran of the Boer War, this Enfield remained in British service until its conversion, before being transferred to Australia, where it presumably spent the remainder of its service life. Composed of all-matching, numbered parts, the rifle additionally retains the original volley sight base and is in original service condition. An excellent shooter, fully functional, and hits point of aim, this rare trainer represents a superb investment. Condition: Good to very good condition overall, the rifle has seen no post-service refinish and retains around 50% thinning blue, the balance turning gracefully to patina. No rust or deep pitting are present. Markings are well-struck, nicely preserved, correct, and matching numbers are found on the bayonet boss/nose cap, barrel, bolt handle, and furniture, with the receiver renumbered matching. Import mark is on the right of the action body, and D-Broad Arrow property mark is present on the barrel knox and buttstock. Furniture is in good condition, showing knackering, dings and abrasions, as well as arsenal patches. No cracks or chips are noted, and the buttstock displays both correct cartouches and unit marking disk. Mechanically sound, the bore is very good with strong, well-defined rifling, no rust or frost and only a light trace of pitting, only visible under magnification. An all-around outstanding example of a rare British martial arm. I'm asking $950obo. You will not find another rifle like this. If you give me my original asking price I'll also include a nice P07 long bayonet with this rifle. That makes a really nice deal and a hell of a collectible.
Everything else is gone. Thanks for looking. Shane
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