1899 Long Lee Enfield Mk 1 Deactivated Rifle

~ An Excellent Example of A 1899 Long Lee Enfield Mk 1 Deactivated Rifle ~

The Lee–Enfield rifle was introduced in November 1895 as the .303 calibre, Rifle, Magazine, Lee–Enfield, or more commonly Magazine Lee–Enfield, or MLE (sometimes spoken as “emily” instead of M, L, E). The next year, a shorter version was introduced as the Lee–Enfield Cavalry Carbine Mk I, or LEC, with a 21.2-inch (540 mm) barrel as opposed to the 30.2-inch (770 mm) one in the “long” version. Both underwent a minor upgrade series in 1899 (the omission of the cleaning / clearing rod), becoming the Mk I*.

The barrel is serial numbered ‘7349 P’ and its the bolt serial is ‘25059’.

The right hand side is marked beneath the bolt’s handle with “crown above VR, Enfield 1899, J.E. I* 1”.

The piece features a pair of volley sights on the left hand side and a magazine cut.

The Magazine is attached to its metal frame by a chain link.

All major components are proofmarked.

~ Condition ~

The piece is in excellent condition with the expected age usage marks.

~ Dimensions ~

The rifle is 49 inches long with a 29 ½ inches barrel.

*To the customer’s Attention*

Prior to sale this firearm will be deactivated at the current UK/EU 2019 Spec.
Thank you for your understanding.

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