Royal Small Arms Factory (Enfield) With Original Webbing Sling**UK 2001 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** Sn 22259 Bolt Action None Rifle

**SCARCE**MINT**British WD L59A1 (No.4 ) Drill / Instructional Rifle Converted From WW2 1943 No.4 Rifle With Original Webbing Sling**UK 2001 DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED** Sn 22259 - 22259

After WW2 Drill Purpose Only rifles were made from de-commissioned parts of WW2 No 4 .303 calibre rifles and issued to Army, Navy & Air Force recruits and cadets for training. The weapons were issued a new model number L59A1 (see page 431 of the Lee Enfield Story by Skennerton). This is a deactivated near mint example of the L59A1 drill rifle. Most of the L59A1 rifles that have been available to collectors have been in very poor condition due to their drill use however this rifle is exceptional, the metal and wood both being excellent. It is crisply marked with the model designation ‘Drill Rifle L59A1’ at the breech (illustrated) and number 19941. The grip strap has some original No 4 rifle markings consisting of WD arrow mark,1943 date & matching number ‘BE19941’. The gun has original white paint bands with black stencilled ‘DP’ (Drill Purpose) armoury marking and red highlighted inspection port for demonstration purposes. The rifle has the correct winged foresight and flip up rear sight which incorporates a peep sight. The rifle has a bayonet lug and sling swivels fitted with original webbing sling. The L59A1 makes an excellent demonstration rifle. Deactivated to UK specification in 2001 the rifle cocks and dry fires and the magazine can be removed. The price for this scarce military training rifle in near mint condition includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 22259

£975.00