Original Early WW1 SMLE Made By BSA Deactivated Serial No 2944

~ WW1 British SMLE dated 1916 By BSA Birmingham Serial No 2944 ~

 Designed by American James Lee and built at the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield, the SMLE was first produced in 1903. With a ten-bullet magazine and high rate of fire, it had an enviable reputation. At Mons, advancing Germans believed that they were under fire from British machine guns. But it was the well drilled infantry of the BEF using their standard issue Lee Enfields. A good infantryman would expect to shoot off about twelve well-aimed bullets in a minute.

This is an excellent original example with ladder sights, the serial No is 2944 so this was one of the early BSA Rifles. fully cycling bolt, the trigger works under spring tension and the magazine is removable.

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*Condition*

In original condition with the knocks and patina to be expected considering the life that it has had, the markings are there although slightly feint, they are still legible. Please see the pictures as these form part of our condition report.