Boer War .303 Lee-Enfield MK1* 1899 Rifle

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Here for your viewing pleasure is BSACo. Lee-Enfield MKI* Model 1899 dated 1901 serial number A55655 which was issued to PVT Van Buren Arnold who enlisted in the 6th Canadian Mounted Rifles, South African Forces at Calgary on April 24 1902. he proceeded to South Africa, was returned to Canada, and struck off strength in consequence of "Disbandment of the Forces." He retained the rifle after leaving service. The rifle still has its original issue oil bottle. I was fortunate obtain this rifle from Arnold's grandson.

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Here are Arnold's service records with the 6th Canadian Mounted Rifles (6CMR). Arnold was born in Missouri and went to Canada and enlisted in the 6CMR. Here's a 1908 photo of Van Buren and his new bride taken in Browning MO after which they returned to their homestead in Crossfield Alberta which he filed for in 1902. Arnold4.jpg 000_e002154744.jpg 001_e002154743.jpg 002_e002154731.jpg 003_e002154732.jpg 005_e002154736.jpg 006_e002154737.jpg 007_e002154740.jpg 008_e002154738.jpg 1899d.jpg
 
Here's how the rifle Arnoldrifle2.jpg Arnoldrifle3.jpg Arnoldrifle4.jpg had excellent results at 50 yards with Hornady .303 British 174-gr boat tail hollow point Vintage Match ammo. This off-the-shelf ammo is designed to provide top of the line quality and match grade accuracy. The boat tail helps reduce the drag on the round as it travels to its target. The muzzle velocity of this product is 2430 feet per second and will still be traveling at roughly 1650 feet per second at 500 yards. Its trajectory levels out at 200 meters, and drops 10.5 inches at 300 yards. These cartridges have a brass case, are Boxer primed, non-corrosive, and are reloadable. This WWII .303 British military issue ammo also yielded good results.
 
What an amazing history lesson you have there.
Thanks for sharing with us.
 
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