October 22-23, 2019 Extraordinary, Sporting & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/22/2019
Gun (A) is a Sparkbrook I*** dated 1905. Has been arsenal upgraded a few times, the last date appearing to be '10. Original volley sights. Magazine cutoff is present, cartridge guide on bolt. Marked on the stock disc "11/ EY/ 568". "EY" marked on the top of the barrel. Matching numbers on receiver and bolt. The nose cap number is not matching. Later production canvas sling. Later style magazine. CONDITION: Retains a pleasing patina with 60% finish. Markings are clear. Wood has dings and handling marks. Bore has strong rifling. Fine mechanical function. Gun (B) is an import marked Enfield III* dated 1928. Matching numbers. Marked on left side of stock under disc "RMS/ 196". Canvas sling. CONDITION: Retains 80% arsenal applied finish. All markings are clear. Wood has dings and scrapes. Bore has strong rifling. Fine mechanical function. GR
Barrel Length
(A) 25 - 1/8", (B) 25 - 1/4"
Caliber/Bore
(BOTH) .303 British
Manufacturer
(A) Sparkbrook, (B) Enfield
Model
(A) SMLE MK I (B) SMLE MK III
Serial Number
(A) A4850, (B) L796