GUN SPRING 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/11/2017
EXTREMELY RARE PRATT & WHITNEY TOOLING SAMPLE .303 SMLE MK III RIFLE.PRATT & WHITNEYSMLE SALES SAMPLE26303MODERN; C&RCal. 303. 25.2" bbl. Extremely rare previously thought to be fewer than 20 specimens ever made, this Pratt & Whitney tooling sample was made in Hartford, CT and has all matching numbers except for the hand guard to the rear of the rear sight which is graduated to 2000 yards. Dial sight is graduated 1,600-2,800 and marked "L.E.S. III", sighted for Mk VI ammo. There is a glued tag "GREAT BRITAIN" on underside of stock directly below rear sight. Most of the parts are in- the-white, others such as the receiver itself, safety, and cocking have remnants of a dark finish. Consignors notes indicate this was purchased from Val Forgett. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of World Renowned British Rifle Collector Robert W. Faris. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish near excellent. Museum quality with only some light handling marks and bruises to the wood with an area of added varnish over and around the sticker on the stock. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face appears unfired. An exceedingly important and attractive specimen for the British or American rifle collector. 51608-3 JWK (3,000-6,000)