British Long Lee-Enfield No.I Mk.I*
BSA Co. 1901 | Boer War Era | .303 British
Non-CLLE | Complete Volley Sight System
An exceptional and increasingly scarce Long Lee-Enfield rifle, manufactured by BSA in 1901, representing a true Boer War era service configuration.
Key Feature: Complete Volley Sight System
This rifle retains a fully intact volley sight system, one of the most distinctive and rarely preserved features of early Lee-Enfield rifles:
Original volley dial on the stock
Matching long-range volley pointer at the front
Designed for coordinated long-range mass volley fire
A complete volley sight system in original configuration is exceptionally rare
Non-CLLE Original Configuration
No charger bridge
Not converted to CLLE
Retains original Long Lee configuration
A true non-CLLE survivor — highly desirable among collectors
Matching & Service Correctness
Receiver and rear sight are matching
Bolt is non-matching, consistent with period military service and arsenal maintenance
A correct and honest service configuration
Caliber
.303 British
The iconic cartridge of the British Empire.
Condition (honest and accurate)
Handguard shows cracking (stable)
Left side of the stock has a repaired crack (period repair)
Stock displays an oil-soaked aged finish (not refinished)
Strong rifling
All mechanical functions operate correctly
Important Note
While all mechanical functions operate correctly and the rifle retains strong, sharp rifling,
no live fire test has been conducted due to its significant historical importance and collector value.
This rifle is best regarded as a collector and preservation piece, where its historical significance outweighs its shooting function.
If the buyer intends to fire this rifle, it is strongly recommended to have it inspected by a qualified gunsmith prior to use.
Documentation
Extensive high-resolution photographs are provided for detailed study of:
Volley sight system
Markings
Structural features
Surface condition
