Found this LEC carbine which was placed in a "sporter" stock. The rifle looks to be original, with matching S/N's on receiver and barrel; the bolt has a non-matching S/N. There is some slight pitting on the right side of barrel in front of the handguard. Thanks to Cruffler list members Walt and Lee for info on this rifle.
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LEC information found on left side of receiver base; date of 1895 along with "VR" and crown stamp along with LEC England stamps. |
Right side wiew with the bolt open. Safety shows on back of bolt body and flattened bolt handle. | ![]() |
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With bolt closed, you can see the "sheet metal duct cover" that envelops the bolt |
Barrel end and muzzle. Blade sight and "collar" around the end of barrel | ![]() |
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Flip up rear sight is located on the barrel in front of the receiver. |
Left side view shows rear sight and short magazine | ![]() |
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Left side view shoing replacement furniture |
Right side view of LEC | ![]() |
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Right side view, bolt open and chamber showing |
Last updated 7/29/2001
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