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Enfield Lee-Enfield Carbine DP Marked

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
Enfield Lee-Enfield Carbine DP Marked
SN: 216 New Zealand marked British military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British, that was downgraded to Drill Purpose. Features a blued finish, 20.75" barrel, blade front sight with protective wings, ladder style rear sight graduated to 2000 yards, metal forend cap with bayonet lug & slot for a cleaning rod, serrated trigger, detachable 5 round magazine linked to the bottom metal, magazine cut-off on the right side of the receiver, dust cover & manual safety on the bolt, smooth wood hand guard, full length forend and straight grip shoulder stock with metal disk & brass trapdoor buttplate. The left side of the butt socket is marked '[crown]/VR/ Enfield/1901/L.E.C" and the right side is marked "N[broad arrow]Z/174/1901." The stock disk is stamped "N[broad arrow]Z/19 19/1880" and barrel is stamped "E" & "DP" over the chamber. Serial numbers match on the receiver and barrel. Rifle retains approximately 60% of it;s blued finish with the balance turned to brown patina. Action is smooth, the bore is good and the wood stocks are fine. Condition is NRA Very Good ***Antique Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection