GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
EXTREMELY RARE BRITISH R.S.A.F. ENFIELD .303 SMLE NO. 1 MK VI PATTERN "A" TROOP TRIALS RIFLE OF EARLY 1930'S.ENFIELDSMLE NO. 1 MK VI96A303MODERN; C&RCal. .303. British. 25.2" bbl dated "29". This rifle is referenced in Ian Skennerton's reference book The Lee Enfield, pgs 193-194. This orig troop trials rifle of the early 1930's has "826." painted on the butt with Enfield marks on parts. Orig SN "A0077" was crossed out when the rifle was taken into reserve service for WWII and renumbered. Notable features include a fabricated magazine cut off, checkered forend with grooved hand guard, solid outer band, and hinged front band. It also has Mk VI style sight protector ears with larger screw. Recessed receiver for thumb when actuating safety. Butt disc is without markings. Fine clear cartouches visible on stock. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of World Renowned British Rifle Collector Robert W. Faris. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine to near excellent. Orig blue finish on metal parts thinning to gray metal at the muzzle and other metal parts turning to gray at the high edges. Bore has shiny and bright lands, and turning dark in the grooves. Wood is extremely fine with numerous small dings and a couple of gouges and handling marks, but still very attractive. This very rare troop trials rifle is quite handsome and would be a welcome addition to any British rifle collection. 51608-12 JWK (15,000-25,000)