Mechanics: The action functions correctly.
PATTERN 14 ENFIELD SLING PLUS
Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition as a refurbished antique. The markings are well defined some markings are faded. The thinned portions of the metal show discoloration from oxidation and a few areas of light surface erosion. The metal shows scrapes, small scratches, and varying degrees of thinning. Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 60% of its current metal finish. There is fouling and light intermediate erosion in the grooves near the muzzle. The grooves near the muzzle are light grey. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition as a refurbished antique.įinish Originality: Original to Conversionīore Condition: The bore is semi bright. The LOP measures 13 ¼ inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Most of these marks have been oiled over. Several have damaged or removed small portions of surface wood.
The wood shows numerous scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. The bottom of the butt shows a repair to the sling base. The buttplate shows scratches, small dents, and oxidation. Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a straight grip with finger groove, barrel band with sling loop, nosecap assembly with sight wings & bayonet lug, scallop for the front volley sight base, cutout for the missing rear volley sight aperture (next to the safety), sling loop base under the butt, and a brass buttplate with hinged door for storage. The adjustment can be performed by pushing in on the left of the slider or with the worm-screw on the right. The rear sight also has protective wings. The riser of the sight is marked from “2-20”. The rear of sight has a flat top with a “U” groove. Sights / Optics: The front sight is a bladed post set atop a ramped base and between protective sight wings. There are a few other small stampings on the rifle. The bolt head is marked “22N o2” and “MA 52”. The bolt handle is marked with crossed flags.
One of the proofs is overstamped with a “D”. The left front of the receiver is marked with a few “crown / crossed flags” proofs. The right front of the receiver is also marked with “crossed out numbers”.
PATTERN 14 ENFIELD SLING SERIAL
The right front of the receiver, rear of the bolt handle, bottom front of the forearm, and face of the nosecap are each marked with the serial number. These are markings from the previous Arsenal conversion to a SMLE Condition 2 configuration. The left side of the stock collar is marked “ENFIELD / 1905 / S HT LE / COND II”. ENFIELD / 1897 / I” and the new designation “22 PATT / ‘14 N o1”. It is also marked with the original “crown / V.R. Parker marked the receiver after Westerly & Richards. Both of these companies were involved in the conversion of this rifle. The right side of the stock collar is marked “WESTERLY RICHARDS” and “A.G. Markings: The import mark on the barrel is at the back of the rear sight base. There are no internal parts in the magazine. The detachable magazine functions as a shell catcher. 303 BritishĪction Type: Single Shot Bolt Action. This rifle is officially designated: Rifle, Short. A Lee-Enfield MkI that has been converted to a. Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold Foreign Military Arms
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