Mystery Rifle#2 enfield model? value?

perry shooter

December 23, 2010 03:54

Hello guys You hit a home run on my last rifle [:D] Could you please give me an Idea on what this Enfield is. It does not look like a normal Jungle Carbine as it does not have flash hider but it looks original. I know it is beat up but wonder what Value might be . Thanks for looking
notice only slightly over 36 inches long

Butt Stock"disk" is blank[?]

Cartridge Cut off Markings

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Markings note small cartouche behind trigger guard and also one link of small chain[?]in front of magazine
Front sight looks original but very small
Thanks for any help you can give me I can't find this in any of my books.
EDITThanks Guys yes I do plan on selling most likely after the first of the year.

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  fordsix

  December 23, 2010 04:17

  303 magazine Lee-enfield has safety lever on cocking piece

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  hoosier

  December 23, 2010 05:39

  You have a 303 LEC (Lee Enfield Carbine) Enfield Carbine from 1900.
  
  Shortened from a standard Enfield Carbine for a contract for the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC).
  
  Great find, these sell in the $ 500.00 to $1200.00 range, depending on condition.

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  rufe-snow

  December 23, 2010 06:43

  The "DP" marking on the barrel and the two "Broad Arrows" nose to nose facing each other, mean that it was a Drill Purposes rifle that was sold from out of British/RIC military usage. This would have some what of a negative effect on it's collectors value. Also since Drill Purposes rifles weren't meant to be fired, have a competent gunsmith, inspect, headspace, and test fire it, if you intend to shoot it.

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