Lee-Enfield Rifle Mk1
Description
Long Lee-Enfield Rifle Mk1, .303 inch calibre. Magazine 5 groove, Enfield, left hand twist.
Weight 9lbs 4ozs
Overall Length 49.5 inches
Barrel Length 30.2 inches
Rear Sight Graduated 0 - 1800 yards
Lobbing Sight Graduated 1600 - 2800 yards
Maker BSA & Co LTD
Sling Swivels attached to middle band, Filing Swivel attached to rear of Nose Cap. C/w Magazine Cut off Slide and Lobbing Sights. `Long Tom' nick name. Barrel and action
marked with Military Acceptance and Proof Marks. N.Z. Military Issue Marked.
Loading method: magazine breech loading repeater Ignition system: bolt action
Place/date of origin: England [1894; 1899]
Usage: military
Event/Place: South African War
Event date: 1899-1901.
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Object detail
Overall Length 49.5 inches
Barrel Length 30.2 inches
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