Sparkbrook Lee-Metford Mk.1* Rifle
Sale 1352 - Arms, Armor & Militaria Online
Lots Open
Nov 27, 2023
Lots Close
Dec 8, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$1,200 -
1,600
Price Realized
$1,920
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Sparkbrook Lee-Metford Mk.1* Rifle
.303 British. 30" barrel length. SN: 30107. Blued metal finish. Walnut stock has a plain grip and forearm, with hand grooves and handguard. Bolt action rifle with an adjustable ladder notch rear sight and blade front sight. Item features a removable box magazine, bayonet lug forend, volley sights, double stacking sling swivels, and a trapdoor buttplate void of contents. Markings include a {crown}/V.R./SPARKBROOK/1891/1* to right side of wrist band. There are various British proofs and markings including {broad arrow}/WD stamped to parts overall. Barrel flat appears to be marked E1* under handguard. Stock shows a brass disc that is marked 1900/M/5 R D F/107 and there is a circular cartouche that is marked BIRMINGHAM/1909 with a broad arrow in bullseye, both to right side of butt.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
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