July 30th 2016 Premier Firearms Sale (20)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/30/2016
28" barrel in .303 British caliber. Often referred to as the Lee Speedloader. This is an exquisite hand built sporting rifle sold to officers of the British Army at the turn of the century through various outlets. These were popular in Africa and India. Officers who purchased their own rifles were very fond of these quality bolt action sporting rifles as they used the same ammunition as the standard British Enfield military rifle. This rifle features a full length matted rib with dovetail front sight. Rear sight is a combination of express/military that features a fixed rear blade, two folding rear blades, and one long range military ladder style sight. Top of rib at breech is stamped "W.W. Greener 68 Haymarket London". The forward bridge has light engraving. The dust cover has light engraving. Has the standard two-piece stock with higher grade walnut and checkered pistol grip with cap. Smooth steel buttplate with trap, sling eye, horn forend tip, and light engraving on magazine and trigger guard. The forend features the same lovely wood, finely checkered. Barrel retains approximately 95% original blue. Floor plate and trigger guard are engraved and retain 85% original finish. Wrist band is lightly engraved. Frame retains 90% original bluing. Wood is excellent, proud to metal, with sharp checkering. Strong clean bore and perfect action. Extremely fine condition, retailer marked, early 19th century BSA type rifle.