Rare configuration Lee Enfield

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Lee Enfield Mark 1*, d.o.m. 1903 both wood and metal in exceptional condition. Brass muzzle cap appears made from larger shell casing. Bore shows wear at throat but good rifling is present all the way to chamber, no pitting. Bluing worn at bbl end by the brass muzzle cap. Markings include: Wrist band: crown, E.R., ENFIELD, 1903, L.E, 1*; Left side receiver ring: crown, V.R., crossed flags, C.P. (C may be cap cursive L pound sign); Ser # 7268E; Top bbl flat large E; Buttstock wood stamp: R crown M ENFIELD; Top of brass buttplate: EFD stamped over crown, L8, F; EFD stamped on several other parts; Rear site cover and rear site: SUTHERLAND RIFLE SIGHT CO.LTD. NEW GLASGOW, N.S. Brass Muzzle Cover: Crown, C5, E;

Best info I have been able to obtain is that this must have been a prototype or "transitional" rifle for testing, certainly with the muzzle cap and site guard not a battle ready configuration, more of a target model. Rear site is forward and of a type seen on the Ross. Perhaps an armourer's pick sniper prototype?
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Wow It looks like a real bad oldtime bubba I will give you a 100 bucks just so you don't have to look at it......................Just kidding! Looks like as you said rare and unusual
 
Front sight cover is standard issue.
Rear sight is a Sutherland MkI designed for the Long Lee and later fitted to the Ross MkII** and II5*. Ketchum and Co ,Ottawa 1906 catalogue states the Canadian govt had purchased 40000 of this model sight. This sight may have been put on the arm by the govt or by a target shooter.
Sight cover is a commercial model.
 
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Have the same rear sight on one of my Long Lee's Probably done for target work.
The muzzle cover is the same one used on the Martini-Henry. Will fit either rifle. the sling swivel on the trigger guard is another indication it's a target rifle. (not offset)

In any case, you have a real gem.
That sight cover is a beaut. Have some for No1MkIII Parker Hale sights but none like that.
 
Amazing rifle! Excellent condition for its age.



Say... are you in need of a left testicle? I can provide one.
 
Very nice. Your rifle appears as it would when set up for rangework. No doubt for use in Service Rifle Competition, which used to be very popular sport a hundred years ago and still has a good following. This rifle could be used today and still be competitive.

It appears to be complete and original with a commercial rear target sight fitted. Possibly put together by an armourer, but I note that the Mk.I* version was never an issued arm in Canada. That would suggest to me that the Canadian rear sight was probably put on by civilian hands. It looks to have enjoyed an easy life and has been treated well. Nice find!
 
Very Nice! It's a keeper, that's for sure! The 81 year old guy didn't have a child to leave it to? Sad. But, you've got it now and you'll take good care of it! :)
 
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