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rifle

On display
human history
  • Other Name

    Lee Enfield Mk 1* .303 inch calibre rifle

    Long Tom

    Used Anglo Boer War, and by Home Guard WW2

  • Description

    Lee Enfield Mk 1*.303 inch calibre rifle (Long Tom), 1901

    Markings indicate New Zealand military issue during Anglo Boer War, that it was sold from service and was later used by New Zealand Home Guard during WW2.

    traces of painted white band around butt indicating use by Home Guard, WW2, ->S/S<- marks indicate sold out of service

    maker's markings above trigger: [crown] / VR / BSA Co / 1901 / L.E. 1*

    near end of bolt: A41531

    just above trigger: crown / VR / BSA Co / 1901 / L.E. / I *

    issue reference stamped in wood: H65 / 5948

    marked on top: [broad arrow] NZ 2439/1901 / ->S/S<-

  • Place
    Birmingham/West Midlands/England
  • Associated Place

    South Africa/Africa

    New Zealand

  • Accession Number
    1995.176.1
  • Accession Date
    07 Dec 1995
  • Department

    History

    War History

  • Display Room

    Scars on the Heart 1

rifle, 1995.176.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY

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  • rifle, 1995.176.1, © Auckland Museum CC BY

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