*British, WW1, Enfield ShtLE Mk 111* Bolt Action Rifle, .303 cal. Dated 1918, Deactivated*
24/25″ barrel. .303 Cal.
Serial number “R40943” marked on the barrel, the bolt and the sight
Marked “Crown over G.R. 1918, ShTL.E III*”
Marked with a war arrow on barrel band and trigger.
The insignia featuring a Crown Cypher over “GR” and “Enfield 1918 ShtLE Mk 111*” denotes its production at the Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield, with “ShtLE” standing for Short Lee-Enfield. It omitted the magazine cut off, volley sights, and windage adjustment on the rear sight. Noteworthy is the unchanged protective ear, positioned to the right to accommodate the absent windage screw.
The Lee–Enfield, also known as the Enfield, is a bolt-action, magazine-fed rifle that was the primary firearm of the British Empire from 1895 to 1957. The Mk. III* variant, introduced as a streamlined version for wartime use, saw extensive service in both World Wars and beyond.
Deactivated, this rifle is an iconic 20th-century collectible.
*Condition*
This rifle is in excellent condition. The metal parts have an light, even patina and the trigger is not held with any tension. Please see pictures for more detail as they form part of our condition report. Fully deactivated.
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