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303s & EX MILITARY RIFLES
List last updated 27 June 2022
List last updated 27 June 2022
Reproduction Lithgow No1 MkIII* 303 Timbers Sets
Our latest shipment has arrived and these would be the best we have had yet.
Very little custom fitting is required and the quality is spot on.
Price $485 plus postage
Our latest shipment has arrived and these would be the best we have had yet.
Very little custom fitting is required and the quality is spot on.
Price $485 plus postage
This is an example of a 303 that has been fitted with the new manufacture timbers set.
Lithgow SHT LEIII* 303 (U059)
Price $2650 plus postage
Price $2650 plus postage
Lithgow SMLE 303 (U042)
Price $1650 plus postage
Price $1650 plus postage
Lee Enfield No4 MkI 303 (U041)
Price $1650 plus postage
Price $1650 plus postage
Arisaka 38 6.5x50 (U022)
Price $1295 plus postage
Price $1295 plus postage
Steyr 1890 8mm Mauser (U021)
Price $1295 plus postage
Price $1295 plus postage
GEW 88/05/14 8mm (U014)
Price $1295 plus postage
Price $1295 plus postage
BSA Cadet 310 (T285)
Qld marked.
Price $495 plus postage
Qld marked.
Price $495 plus postage
Arisaka Type 99 7.7mm (T284)
Price $1895 plus postage
Price $1895 plus postage
Gustloff Werke K98 8mm (T283)
Price $3950 plus postage
Price $3950 plus postage
Erfurt K98 8mm (T282)
Price $2850 plus postage
Price $2850 plus postage
Terni M38 6.5x52 (T225)
Price $495 plus postage
Fucile di Fanteria Mod. 91/38 (Model 1938 "infantry rifle" chambered in 6.5×52mm calibre). The barrel is 20.9 inches long.
Price $495 plus postage
Fucile di Fanteria Mod. 91/38 (Model 1938 "infantry rifle" chambered in 6.5×52mm calibre). The barrel is 20.9 inches long.
Enfield Martini Enfield MkI 303 (T216)
Victorian issue.
Price $995 plus postage
Converted from Martini Henry III (1882), the barrel length was the same as the Lee Enfield MkII Magazine rifle. Due to the introduction of Cordite propellant, The shallow Metford rifling was found to be exhausted after approx. 5000 rounds due to the higher velocity and heat increase.
The fore-end is fitted with the metal hook plate as found on the MkIII rifle, however barrel length is 30.2” (76.5cm) long, and of a lightweight profile. Sighting is via a 1800 yard leaf. The fore-sight is a traditional berlecorn on block.
The M-E Mk has the same wooden handguard as fitted to the Magazine Lee Enfield rifle, except held by a single spring clip.
Unusually the M-E was designed to accept a bushed pattern 1876 22” bayonet, with a raised hump to clear the foresight, when fitted the bayonet is slung underneath (not side) of the barrel.
Markings: Right hand V.R III, left hand V.R M.E .303, I. 48,000 manufactured by Enfield 5th July 1895.
Victorian issue.
Price $995 plus postage
Converted from Martini Henry III (1882), the barrel length was the same as the Lee Enfield MkII Magazine rifle. Due to the introduction of Cordite propellant, The shallow Metford rifling was found to be exhausted after approx. 5000 rounds due to the higher velocity and heat increase.
The fore-end is fitted with the metal hook plate as found on the MkIII rifle, however barrel length is 30.2” (76.5cm) long, and of a lightweight profile. Sighting is via a 1800 yard leaf. The fore-sight is a traditional berlecorn on block.
The M-E Mk has the same wooden handguard as fitted to the Magazine Lee Enfield rifle, except held by a single spring clip.
Unusually the M-E was designed to accept a bushed pattern 1876 22” bayonet, with a raised hump to clear the foresight, when fitted the bayonet is slung underneath (not side) of the barrel.
Markings: Right hand V.R III, left hand V.R M.E .303, I. 48,000 manufactured by Enfield 5th July 1895.
Enfield SHT LE MkI*** 303 (T215)
Price $1800 plus postage
The Mk. I*** rifles are WW I (circa 1914-15) conversions of SMLE Mk. I and I* rifles, which were originally produced from 1903 until at least 1912. Practically all of the Mk. I series rifles that were still in Britain in 1914 were so converted. The I*** conversion itself was technically fairly minor, and involved modifications to the sights and ammunition feeding system. Early SMLE's were designed to use the round nosed Mk. II and Mk. VI .303-inch ammunition. The I*** changes updated these rifles for use with spitzer bulleted Mk. VII ammunition (which was itself introduced in 1910). The pointed bullet explains the feed changes, whilst the flatter trajectory of the new round was the reason for the sighting mods.
Price $1800 plus postage
The Mk. I*** rifles are WW I (circa 1914-15) conversions of SMLE Mk. I and I* rifles, which were originally produced from 1903 until at least 1912. Practically all of the Mk. I series rifles that were still in Britain in 1914 were so converted. The I*** conversion itself was technically fairly minor, and involved modifications to the sights and ammunition feeding system. Early SMLE's were designed to use the round nosed Mk. II and Mk. VI .303-inch ammunition. The I*** changes updated these rifles for use with spitzer bulleted Mk. VII ammunition (which was itself introduced in 1910). The pointed bullet explains the feed changes, whilst the flatter trajectory of the new round was the reason for the sighting mods.
BSA SHT LE 303 (T214)
Includes Siamese bayonet and scabbard.
SOLD
Includes Siamese bayonet and scabbard.
SOLD
Steyr 95/30 8x56R (T213)
This rifle was manufactured in 1917.
Price $1100 plus postage
The Steyr M1895 rifle, also known as Steyr-Mannlicher M95 straight pull rifle, was developed by famous Austrian arms designer Ferdinand Ritter Von Mannlicher. Based on his previous M1890 design, this rifle was manufactured in Austro-Hungarian Empire at state arms factories in Steyr (Austria) and Budapest (Hungary). More than 3 millions of M95 rifles were produced between 1895 and 1918. This rifle was issued to Austro-Hungarian army, and, after the fall of the Empire, to the Austrian and Hungarian armies. Originally produced in 8x50R caliber.
Since 1930 Austria converted most of the M95 rifles to the more powerful 8x56R M30 ammunition, using the same Mannlicher en bloc clips. These rifles were designated as M95/30, and marked with the letter "S" on the receiver ring. Many of the M95 rifles were used during the Word War 2 by the Hungarian, Bulgarian and Italian armies, as well as by some German police forces.
This rifle was manufactured in 1917.
Price $1100 plus postage
The Steyr M1895 rifle, also known as Steyr-Mannlicher M95 straight pull rifle, was developed by famous Austrian arms designer Ferdinand Ritter Von Mannlicher. Based on his previous M1890 design, this rifle was manufactured in Austro-Hungarian Empire at state arms factories in Steyr (Austria) and Budapest (Hungary). More than 3 millions of M95 rifles were produced between 1895 and 1918. This rifle was issued to Austro-Hungarian army, and, after the fall of the Empire, to the Austrian and Hungarian armies. Originally produced in 8x50R caliber.
Since 1930 Austria converted most of the M95 rifles to the more powerful 8x56R M30 ammunition, using the same Mannlicher en bloc clips. These rifles were designated as M95/30, and marked with the letter "S" on the receiver ring. Many of the M95 rifles were used during the Word War 2 by the Hungarian, Bulgarian and Italian armies, as well as by some German police forces.
BSA SHT LEIII* 303 (T165)
1918. Matching action, bolt, nose cap and barrel. Original barrel 1918. Walnut lower and top rear. Coachwood butt and front top.
Bore 8-9/10.
Price $1495 plus postage
1918. Matching action, bolt, nose cap and barrel. Original barrel 1918. Walnut lower and top rear. Coachwood butt and front top.
Bore 8-9/10.
Price $1495 plus postage
Lithgow No1 MkIII* 303 (T145)
1942. Matching bolt, action and rear sight. Barrel 1-43. Let for range side plate. Small crack in top handguard. Small hole drilled for underneath handguard. Bore 8/10.
SOLD
1942. Matching bolt, action and rear sight. Barrel 1-43. Let for range side plate. Small crack in top handguard. Small hole drilled for underneath handguard. Bore 8/10.
SOLD
BSA MkIII 577-450 (T111)
Price $2450 plus postage
Price $2450 plus postage
Lithgow SHT LEIII* 303 (T108)
1918. Matching action, bolt, barrel (1918), nose cap, timber and rear sight. 2 MD. Mag cut-off. Piling swivel. Bore 8/10.
SOLD
1918. Matching action, bolt, barrel (1918), nose cap, timber and rear sight. 2 MD. Mag cut-off. Piling swivel. Bore 8/10.
SOLD
Lithgow No1 MkIII 303 (T088)
Bore very good, strong and shiny, 8-9/10. Exterior has unusual rust pitting in many small areas. Timber very good. Matching action, nose cap, bolt.
Price $995 plus postage
Bore very good, strong and shiny, 8-9/10. Exterior has unusual rust pitting in many small areas. Timber very good. Matching action, nose cap, bolt.
Price $995 plus postage
Steyr M95 8mm (T086)
Barrelled action with nose cap and barrel band.
Price $385 plus postage
Barrelled action with nose cap and barrel band.
Price $385 plus postage
BSA Cadet 310 (T073)
Price $395 plus postage
Price $395 plus postage
Russian Olympic Running Boar 7.62x54R (S201)
Price $1850 plus postage
Price $1850 plus postage
BSA Cadet 310 (S199)
SOLD
SOLD
Greener Cadet 310 (S074)
Marked D^D QLD 1478. Non/matching numbers. 3/09 faint date on butt stock. Bore average. Some nail holes in butt stock.
Price $525 plus postage
Marked D^D QLD 1478. Non/matching numbers. 3/09 faint date on butt stock. Bore average. Some nail holes in butt stock.
Price $525 plus postage
Mauser 98 8mm (S066)
K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. From the main Mauser factory in Oberndorf. Very early 98 with matching numbers.
Price $7450 plus postage
K98 S/42G 1935 second year of manufacture, before the year was stamped on the action. From the main Mauser factory in Oberndorf. Very early 98 with matching numbers.
Price $7450 plus postage
BSA Cadet 310 (S062)
9/11 CMF S.A. marked. Matching numbers. Bore is poor, pitted and ringed. Suit re-barreling.
Price $285 plus postage
9/11 CMF S.A. marked. Matching numbers. Bore is poor, pitted and ringed. Suit re-barreling.
Price $285 plus postage
BSA Cavalry Carbine 577-450 (S028)
Very nice V.R. under Crown stamping, 1885 MKIII I. Victorian Government marked also. Two small pieces of timber missing at the top of front handguard. Has been honed out to smooth bore for Vic Gov prison use. Very interesting piece.
Price $1850 plus postage
Very nice V.R. under Crown stamping, 1885 MKIII I. Victorian Government marked also. Two small pieces of timber missing at the top of front handguard. Has been honed out to smooth bore for Vic Gov prison use. Very interesting piece.
Price $1850 plus postage
Lithgow SHT LEIII* 303 (R295)
1921. Qld maple. 3-45 barrel. Non-matching numbers. Bore 6/10 dark.
Price $1295 plus postage
1921. Qld maple. 3-45 barrel. Non-matching numbers. Bore 6/10 dark.
Price $1295 plus postage
Greener Cadet 310 (R242)
QLD and D^D marked. Good bore. 3/08 dated stock. All matching. Front sight cover. Rare piece of Queensland Military history.
Price $595 plus postage
QLD and D^D marked. Good bore. 3/08 dated stock. All matching. Front sight cover. Rare piece of Queensland Military history.
Price $595 plus postage
BSA Cadet 310 (R231)
1st Pattern, Qld Issue, D^D stamped action and butt. 4/09 dated. Bore strong 8/10.
Price $695 plus postage
1st Pattern, Qld Issue, D^D stamped action and butt. 4/09 dated. Bore strong 8/10.
Price $695 plus postage
Carcano 41 6.5x52 (R228)
Price $495 plus postage
Price $495 plus postage
Sparkbrook LEI* 303 (R208)
Shortened Range Pattern. 1902. Matching numbers bolt, action, barrel. SMLE Barrel dated 4-1927. Correct rear sight. Bore 5/10. Mag cut off. Dust cover. Correct mag with chain link. Piling swivel. No rear volley.
SOLD
Shortened Range Pattern. 1902. Matching numbers bolt, action, barrel. SMLE Barrel dated 4-1927. Correct rear sight. Bore 5/10. Mag cut off. Dust cover. Correct mag with chain link. Piling swivel. No rear volley.
SOLD
Enfield MkI 303 (R206)
1895 ME1. Bore 6/10. NZ marked. Some pitting in bore with worn muzzle.
Price $1195 plus postage
1895 ME1. Bore 6/10. NZ marked. Some pitting in bore with worn muzzle.
Price $1195 plus postage
Enfield LEI* 303 (R202)
COLLECTOR ONLY.
Drill Purpose (DP) Marked. DP cut through the chamber. This is a DP firearm only and not able to be fired. It is a Charger Loader Lee Enfield I*
It retains the Front & rear volley sights. Piling swivel. Mag cut off.
Price $1295 plus postage
In 1907 the British adopted a new universal short rifle (the SMLE) that used charger (aka stripper) clips. Previous models of the Lee in British service had to be loaded one round at a time by hand. In order to make use of the hundreds of thousands of “Long Lee” (and Metford) rifles already manufactured, the British instituted a program to update them with charger guides. The began in 1908 and ran to 1914, although the majority were done in 1909 and 1910. In addition to removing the dust cover and fitting the charger guide, the front sight, rear sight, magazine, and volley sights were all updated. The new sights were windage-adjustable on both front and rear, and calibrated for Mk VI ammunition (although many were later updated again and re-re-calibrated for Mk VII ammunition).
These CLLE rifles would serve as second-line rifles in World War One and even through the end of World War Two.
COLLECTOR ONLY.
Drill Purpose (DP) Marked. DP cut through the chamber. This is a DP firearm only and not able to be fired. It is a Charger Loader Lee Enfield I*
It retains the Front & rear volley sights. Piling swivel. Mag cut off.
Price $1295 plus postage
In 1907 the British adopted a new universal short rifle (the SMLE) that used charger (aka stripper) clips. Previous models of the Lee in British service had to be loaded one round at a time by hand. In order to make use of the hundreds of thousands of “Long Lee” (and Metford) rifles already manufactured, the British instituted a program to update them with charger guides. The began in 1908 and ran to 1914, although the majority were done in 1909 and 1910. In addition to removing the dust cover and fitting the charger guide, the front sight, rear sight, magazine, and volley sights were all updated. The new sights were windage-adjustable on both front and rear, and calibrated for Mk VI ammunition (although many were later updated again and re-re-calibrated for Mk VII ammunition).
These CLLE rifles would serve as second-line rifles in World War One and even through the end of World War Two.
Francotte Cadet 297-230 (R125)
Victorian marked. Sold out of Service marked. Bore average.
Price $950 plus postage
This was one of several variants of 'cadet martini' rifles that were used in Australia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for cadet training. Skennerton (Australian Service Longarms, 1975) states that the Victorian Government purchased the first 500 Francottes in 1887 at a cost of 3 pounds each. These were issued to Victorian cadets until being withdrawn in 1911 when Senior Cadet training was introduced.
Victorian marked. Sold out of Service marked. Bore average.
Price $950 plus postage
This was one of several variants of 'cadet martini' rifles that were used in Australia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for cadet training. Skennerton (Australian Service Longarms, 1975) states that the Victorian Government purchased the first 500 Francottes in 1887 at a cost of 3 pounds each. These were issued to Victorian cadets until being withdrawn in 1911 when Senior Cadet training was introduced.
BSA Martini 310 (Q286)
Victorian 5/11 dated. Matching numbers to action, barrel and butt stock. Bore is average.
SOLD
Victorian 5/11 dated. Matching numbers to action, barrel and butt stock. Bore is average.
SOLD
BSA Cadet 310 (Q283)
Matching numbers on barrel and action.
Non-matching butt stamped CMF N.S.W. 25733 3/12 dated. Barrel is poor condition. Suit re-barrel, custom build or parts.
Price $265 plus postage
Matching numbers on barrel and action.
Non-matching butt stamped CMF N.S.W. 25733 3/12 dated. Barrel is poor condition. Suit re-barrel, custom build or parts.
Price $265 plus postage
Lithgow No1 MkIII 303 (O239)
1943. Non-matching numbers. Bore 6/10.
Price $795 plus postage
1943. Non-matching numbers. Bore 6/10.
Price $795 plus postage
Steyr 1914 6.5mm (O128)
Dutch Mannlicher 6.5 x 53R
Price $750 plus postage
Dutch Mannlicher 6.5 x 53R
Price $750 plus postage
Lee Enfield SHT LEIII* 303 (G140)
1918. Australian WWI Acceptance Stamp. 1 MD (Qld). Non-matching numbers. Bore 7/10.
SOLD
1918. Australian WWI Acceptance Stamp. 1 MD (Qld). Non-matching numbers. Bore 7/10.
SOLD
Lithgow No1 Skeletonised 303 (A216)
Price $550 plus postage
Price $550 plus postage
Original Springfield Model 1812 Flintlock
This is an extremely rare to find in Australia, Springfield Model 1812 musket. The Model 1812 is a .69 calibre smooth bore musket, with a 42-inch barrel and a 54-inch stock, and a total length of 57 inches. The Model 1812 was produced in a small quantity, less than 30,000 between the years 1814 and 1816. It was replaced by the Model 1816 Musket, however, the Model 1812 remained in service for many years, and was even used in the American Civil War, mostly by Confederate forces. Butt plate is dated 1813. Action is dated 1812, US stamped at the top of the action, over the American Eagle. Springfield stamped below the eagle. Serious collectors will probably not see another of these for sale in Australia.
Antique, no licence required in Qld. Check your own state regulations.
Price $3550 plus postage
This is an extremely rare to find in Australia, Springfield Model 1812 musket. The Model 1812 is a .69 calibre smooth bore musket, with a 42-inch barrel and a 54-inch stock, and a total length of 57 inches. The Model 1812 was produced in a small quantity, less than 30,000 between the years 1814 and 1816. It was replaced by the Model 1816 Musket, however, the Model 1812 remained in service for many years, and was even used in the American Civil War, mostly by Confederate forces. Butt plate is dated 1813. Action is dated 1812, US stamped at the top of the action, over the American Eagle. Springfield stamped below the eagle. Serious collectors will probably not see another of these for sale in Australia.
Antique, no licence required in Qld. Check your own state regulations.
Price $3550 plus postage
Brand New 303 Barrels
Correct No1 MkIII profile, slotted for front sight, threaded, chambered and grooved for extractor.
Ready to fit. Revamp that 303 with a brand new barrel.
Blued Standard Profile only available (not pictured)
Price $685 each plus postage
Correct No1 MkIII profile, slotted for front sight, threaded, chambered and grooved for extractor.
Ready to fit. Revamp that 303 with a brand new barrel.
Blued Standard Profile only available (not pictured)
Price $685 each plus postage