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1916 ShtLE (Short Lee-Enfield) No.1 MkIII* Sniper Rifle |
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Jun 29, 2009 - 4:09 PM - by Badger
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July 2009 - Featured Milsurp Knowledge Library Entry of the Month
Extracted from "England - Milsurp Knowledge Library"
1916 ShtLE (Short Lee-Enfield) No.1 MkIII* Sniper Rifle
c/w Winchester A5 (5 Power) Offset Scope
(Mfg by RSAF Enfield)
 (Click PIC to Enlarge)
 (Click PIC to Enlarge)
Quote:
Caliber: ....................... .303 in., Mk VII Ammo
Rifling & Twist: .............. 5 Groove, Enfield, Left Hand Twist
Barrel Length: ............... 25.2 in (640 mm)
Overall Length: ............. 44.5 in (1130 mm)
Weight: ........................ 9.3lb.(4.2 kg) (unloaded)
Magazine Capacity: ....... 10 rounds (magazine loaded)
Converted by: ............... Whitehead Bros.
Approval Date: .............. May 4th, 1915
Scope: .......................... Winchester A5 (5 Power) (British Military War Dept Marked)
Qty Mfg: ....................... 907
Source: ....................... The Lee-Enfield Story by Ian Skennerton (1993) - ISBN: 185367138X
Canadian Collector Market Value Estimate: $
1916 ShtLE No.1 MkIII* Sniper Rifle
(240 picture virtual tour)
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Observations:
Note: Pics of rifle provided courtesy of MILSURPS.COM member ~Angel~.
Check for "all matching" serial numbers underneath the forestock, on the nose cap, rear sight, receiver, barrel and bolt handle. The rifle shown in the virtual tour is correctly serial number matched and in addition, is equipped with the correct Winchester (5 power) offset telescope marked with the "British Broad Arrow" and inspector's stamps, indicating acceptance for military service. Also shown is the original A5 scope case, also correctly marked with the "British Broad Arrow" and inspector's stamps. These conversions were carried out by Whitehead Bros. company and they did a total of 907 rifles.
Collector's Comments and Feedback:
1. The rifle displayed in our on-line photo pictorial came from the estate of the late Hon. Robert Bonner, LL.B. (September 10, 1920 — August 12, 2005).
(Click PIC to Enlarge)
Bonner was a Canadian lawyer, politician, and corporate executive. He pursued his career working in the British Columbia government and in B.C.-based... [Read More]
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