BSA Lee Enfield Commercial Made Target Rifle Full mill spec No1 Mk3
- Category
- Firearms Rifles
- Classification
- Non-restricted
- Action
- Bolt
- Condition
- Good
- Manufacturer
- BSA (Birmingham Small Arms)
- Caliber
- 303 Brit.
- Capacity
- 10
- Hand
- Right Handed or Ambidextrous
- Model
- Lee Enfield
BSA Commercial No.1 Mk III Target Rifle
This rifle is an original Birmingham Small Arms (BSA) Commercial No.1 Mk III, manufactured to full British military specifications but intended for the civilian and target shooting market rather than military service.
Unlike standard military-issued SMLE rifles, commercial examples were not accepted into British government service and therefore typically lack the familiar Crown and Royal Cypher markings found on War Office contract rifles. Instead, these rifles were produced by BSA using the same high-quality manufacturing standards and were sold to rifle clubs, competitive marksmen, Commonwealth organizations, and private purchasers.
During the inter-war years, Service Rifle competition—particularly at the famous Bisley ranges in England—required rifles built to military specifications. BSA filled this demand by producing commercial No.1 Mk III rifles that duplicated the military pattern while often exhibiting a higher level of finish than wartime production rifles.
Serial number 67323 falls within the range of commercial BSA production and represents one of the comparatively uncommon civilian-built SMLE rifles that have become increasingly desirable among collectors.
Features
- Original BSA commercial manufacture
- Full military specification No.1 Mk III configuration
- Built for civilian and target shooting use
- Excellent example of the high-quality pre-war BSA workmanship
- Scarcer than standard military contract rifles
- Highly collectible among Lee-Enfield enthusiasts and Service Rifle collectors
Commercial BSA No.1 Mk III rifles have become increasingly sought after because they represent a unique chapter in the history of the Lee-Enfield. Many saw careful use on rifle ranges rather than harsh military service, and surviving examples often retain excellent bores and original condition.
This Rifle May have seen military use As the but stalk Was inspector marked , But they also did this to enter Military competitions . also had a Rack marking covered up on left side .
Barrel and rifling Rates as VG
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