Enfield Rifle No 1 MK 3 - IRAQI Markings- C&R Eligible- Auction
Model: Enfield Rifle No 1 MK 3
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Enfield Rifle No 1 MK 3 - IRAQI Markings- C&R Eligible- Auction
- .303 British caliber
- 25" Barrel
- Bolt Action
- 10 Round Capacity
- C&R Eligible
- Unique Iraqi "Jeem" markings are present on top of receiver
- NRA rated Good surplus condition
- You are Bidding on the rifle pictured
The Lee-Enfield rifle, adopted by the British Army in 1902, became one of the most iconic and widely used infantry weapons of the 20th century. Officially designated the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Mark I, it replaced the longer 1895 Lee-Enfield with a shorter, handier design measuring 44.5 inches (111.6 cm). The rifle combined the bolt-action system developed by Scots-American inventor James P. Lee with rifling standardized at the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield, consisting of five grooves with a leftward twist. Chambered for the .303 British cartridge, the Lee-Enfield used a 10-round detachable box magazine, which could be reloaded quickly with five-round stripper clips or single cartridges. Though it lacked the long-range accuracy of the American Springfield rifle, the Lee-Enfield offered a significant advantage in firepower, as its larger magazine and smooth bolt action allowed for a faster rate of fire. Serving as the standard weapon of British infantry in both World War I and World War II, the Lee-Enfield went through multiple variations and became one of the most produced and enduring military rifles in history.
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Condition Standards for Antique/Surplus Firearms (As defined by the National Rifle Association)
- FACTORY NEW- all original parts; 100% original finish; in perfect condition in every respect, inside and out.
- EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; unmarred wood; fine bore.
- FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood, good bore.
- VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised; bore disregarded for collectors firearms.
- GOOD- some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned or reblued; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; wood refinished, scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.
- FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned or reblued; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.
- POOR- major and minor parts replaced; major replacement parts required and extensive restoration needed; metal deeply pitted; principal lettering, numerals and design obliterated; wood badly scratched, bruised, cracked or broken; mechanically inoperative; generally undesirable as a collectors firearm.
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