Passed
Starting Bid: AU$400
Est.
AU$500
- AU$700
Live Auction
4th and 5th May 2024, Australian Fine Arms Auction
Live bidding began
May 4, 2024 at 10 AM AEST
Description
ENFIELD SHT.LE MK. III* B/A RIFLE: 303 cal; 10 rnd. mag.; 25” barrel with g. bore, sharp rifling, some light pitting & dirt build up throughout; thinning military blued finish to metalwork, grey patina overall with some surface oxidation; rhs of body socket marked cypher/ G.R./ ENFIELD/1917/SHT LE/III*; matching numbers to barrel, breech & bolt; bolt stiff to cycle, needs an oil; std. 2 – 20 graduated rear sights; woodwork in f. cond., stock presents dark, a little loose in socket; forewood & hand guards in g. cond., some handling marks, possibly later addition; overall in g. wo & f. to g. cond. #4088 L/R