A B.S.A. .303 LONG LEE-METFORD SERVICE RIFLE, No. 37066/CC416, retailed by A.G. Parker & Co. Ltd., standard specifications and finish, with its original vernier aperture sights and nickel-plated rear- and foresight-protectors, 30 3/8in. barrel, nitro proof; and a B.S.A. .303 Long Lee-Enfield Service Rifle, No. 22568/M953, standard specifications and finish, long-range sights, with nickel-plated foresight protector, 30 3/8in. barrel, nitro proof (2) | Christie's

Lot 47

A B.S.A. .303 LONG LEE-METFORD SERVICE RIFLE, No. 37066/CC416, retailed by A.G. Parker & Co. Ltd., standard specifications and finish, with its original vernier aperture sights and nickel-plated rear- and foresight-protectors, 30 3/8in. barrel, nitro proof; and a B.S.A. .303 Long Lee-Enfield Service Rifle, No. 22568/M953, standard specifications and finish, long-range sights, with nickel-plated foresight protector, 30 3/8in. barrel, nitro proof (2)

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A B.S.A. .303 LONG LEE-METFORD SERVICE RIFLE, No. 37066/CC416, retailed by A.G. Parker & Co. Ltd., standard specifications and finish, with its original vernier aperture sights and nickel-plated rear- and foresight-protectors, 30 3/8in. barrel, nitro proof; and a B.S.A. .303 Long Lee-Enfield Service Rifle, No. 22568/M953, standard specifications and finish, long-range sights, with nickel-plated foresight protector, 30 3/8in. barrel, nitro proof (2)

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Both rifles have been in competitive use at Bisley, the Lee-Metford in the 'Service Rifle B' class and the Lee-Enfield in the 'Service Rifle A' competition

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