RIFLE, Lee-Metford, Mk II, British

W1970.530

M.L.E. - Magazine Lee-Enfield; Marked: butt RHS - in a circle 'LONDON/ CROWN/ down arrow/.../1?. Also carved 'W T STEENKAMP' (in cursive form). '189AF' in redpaint. Buttsocket (RHS): 'CROWN/ VR/ LSACo/1893/II.' Breech: No. 249. The numerals '309' stamped on handguard and in front of magazine. Butt (LHS): 'WTS'. Buttplate (top): '?/ DM/ 602'. Proof marks: CROWN/ VR/ CROSSED PENNANTS/ 2? P. Accessories: nil. Sights: Fore - barley corn; rear - folding leaf/ Long range volley sights. Calibre: .303. Charge/projectile: CN/cordite; centre fire cartridge. Ignition: centre fire/percussion?. Action: bolt/repeater. Barrel shape: round.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: W1970.530
Accession Date: 29 Mar 1962

Material

Wood

Note on original data sheet: 'See Shennerton A.S.L. p126'.

0 - Whole
Brass/Metal0 - Whole
Steel/Metal0 - Whole

Measurement

length1250mmoverall
length770mmbarrel

 

 

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