British, Enfield Made, 1958 Dated, L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle), L1A3 Bayonet, Scabbard & Sling. **1995 UK DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** Sn 23484:18 British, Enfield Made, 1958 Dated, L1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle), L1A3 Bayonet, Scabbard & Sling. **1995 UK DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** Sn 23484:18 Semi-Auto Various Rifle

The British :1A1 SLR (Self Loading Rifle) was adopted in the early 1950s and was based on the Belgian FN FAL but adapted for British and Commonwealth service. It became the backbone of Cold War infantry, used in conflicts such as the Falklands War and numerous overseas operations. The SLR replaced the Lee Enfield rifle in British army service and was later succeeded by the SA80. This is an old spec deactivated SLR made by RSAF Enfield in 1958 and is in excellent condition retaining much of its black finish and is complete with its Lz1A3 bayonet in its steel scabbard and a green nylon webbing sling. The left hand side of the receiver is stamped RIFLE. 7.62 L1A1together wit UE 58 (Enfield 1958 manufacture date). The rifle is fitted with black plastic furniture which is undamaged. The rifle is fitted with a L1A3 bayonet and scabbard which is bayonet in excellent condition, retaining much of its original finish and is stamped on the left hand side of the grips are stamped L1A3 960-0257B. The rifle was deactivated to UK specification in 1996, cocks and dry fires, the trigger moves, the cocking handle moves under spring pressure, the fire selector moves, the magazine ejects and the rifle can be broken open for stripping. The price for this old specification rifle includes the 1995 UK deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23484:18