Got this from a NES member today (thanks JDO9). If anyone gets the hots for a S.M.L.E. after this post, he has another in only the slightest lesser condition, a 1918 BSA, but this one has a pedigree to with it - Australian use in WWI and WWII with an overhaul and inventory in from 1939 in Australia.
All matching 1916 RSAF Enfield; came with 1917 M07 bayonet, sling, and oiler. I have a WWI action cover coming as well as a pull through to complete it. I chose this one over the BSA as only 423,000 were produced in 1916, as well as the condition of the stock and bore. This rifle also has the added attraction of an early style round cocking piece and windage adjustable rear sight, features which began to be discontinued after 1915. Bore is mint, non import marked.
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All matching 1916 RSAF Enfield; came with 1917 M07 bayonet, sling, and oiler. I have a WWI action cover coming as well as a pull through to complete it. I chose this one over the BSA as only 423,000 were produced in 1916, as well as the condition of the stock and bore. This rifle also has the added attraction of an early style round cocking piece and windage adjustable rear sight, features which began to be discontinued after 1915. Bore is mint, non import marked.
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