My old Enfields

[longbranch*]

Thought I'd let some of the old boys on the deck for some sun. Hope you enjoy.
Cheers
Geoff
From top:
1896 L-E MKI (M&D)
1905 MKI SMLE (ALH,EY/2)
1914 MKIII BSA w/volley's
1916 MKIII* (C-broad arrow)
1924 MKV (trials rifle)
1915 Patt14 No.2 .22 trainer (NZ)

 

[leadslinger]

Beautiful collection of history there, very nice to see subtle changes.
I myself have a 1918 BSA NO1 MKIII*
Recieved it this past Winter from a relative that passed away just after he gave it to me.
I told him i would enjoy it and give it a good home ,and i have.
Only other milsurp i have is a 1943 Winchester M1 Garand, and also enjoy that
piece of history also.

 

[chanman]

They also look to be in spectacularly good condition for their age

 

[longbranch*]

Enfields

They also look to be in spectacularly good condition for their age

Glad you like them. I've gone through probably 75-100+ Enfields over the last 10 years to accumulate these "keepers".
Geoff

 

[paulz]

Whoa! second from the bottom, the MkV! Never seen one outside a musuem or book before! Where did you get it and how much?

 

[longbranch*]

Mkv

Whoa! second from the bottom, the MkV! Never seen one outside a musuem or book before! Where did you get it and how much?

That one came from a fellow in Belleville,ON about ten years ago.Think I paid asking price of $150.That was when clean Brit SMLE's were under $100. To be honest I didn't realize how rare it was at the time.
Cheers
Geoff

 

[NAA]

Again, great pics....

Me thinks somebody got a new camera for his birthday, though.....

NAA.

 

[Vimy Ridge]

Very nice.

 

[bearhunter]

I agree, very nice. I've been looking for a trials rifle for a long time. The only ones I've seen for sale in Canada, were a few from International many years ago in extremely limited numbers and in lousy condition.

 

[longbranch*]

MKV's

Seems most MKV's ended up in the states years ago mixed in with stacks of regular SMLE's. Used to see them discussed a lot on the old "Lee-Enfield collectors forum". As rare as they are two local collector friends each have one.
Cheers
Geoff

 

[Nyles]

Very nice.

 

[old hound]

Thanks, very nice for sure

 

[chanman]

Not the first time a Mk. V has turned up on these board though. Not nearly as rare as other trial rifles.

 

[longbranch*]

Mkv

Not the first time a Mk. V has turned up on these board though. Not nearly as rare as other trial rifles.

True but I like the way it connects my SMLE's and No.4's together.
Geoff

 

[BWEST]

Great Pictures !!! ------- Thanks for Sharing !!!!!!!