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Re: Lee Speed at Auction [Re: DarylS]
      #394371 - 16/11/25 04:44 AM

not realy a lee speed I would say its a gunmaker made "sporter" using an outdated military rifle.
the price is with 725 euro not bad for a 375 NE 2,5" but I have the Mannlicher 92.

https://www.naturabuy.fr/Lee-Enfield-carabine-chasse-D-item-14001709.html



















if it was a .315 India/8x50R I would be tempted.

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Re: Lee Speed at Auction [Re: lancaster]
      #394385 - 16/11/25 09:03 AM

Nice - thanks for posting

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Re: Lee Speed at Auction [Re: m239]
      #394402 - 17/11/25 04:48 PM

L.S.A. CO. LD. .303 (BRIT.) 'SHT L.E.' SPORTERISED BOLT-MAGAZINE SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. A 6858, circa 1905, 23 3/4in. nitro reproved replacement barrel (in 2025), the top marked 'THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS. CO. HEAVY 303 TARGET RIFLE.', standing notch rear sight with two folding leaves, ramped bead fore-sight, receiver drilled for a scope mount, turned-down bolt, manual safety, detachable box magazine, figured pistolgrip stock with pistolgrip cap, sling eyes, 14 1/4in. pull including steel buttplate, weight 7lb. 7oz.
https://www.holtsauctioneers.com/asp/ful...768&image=2







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Re: Lee Speed at Auction [Re: lancaster]
      #394404 - 17/11/25 10:15 PM

Nice looking rifle.

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Re: Lee Speed at Auction [Re: fjrdoc]
      #394405 - 18/11/25 03:52 AM

I agree, good looking hunting rifle.

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Re: Lee Speed at Auction [Re: DarylS]
      #394410 - 18/11/25 09:30 AM

Classiest looking sporters around for mine. Timeless.

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Re: Lee Speed at Auction [Re: Claydog]
      #394411 - 18/11/25 09:40 AM

It looks awfully good for me to consider this a "sporterised military rifle" as listed in the description. If so, the builder did a very good job.

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Re: Lee Speed at Auction [Re: fjrdoc]
      #394415 - 18/11/25 03:09 PM

There is no flies on the ol' 303!
I reckon though that the .375 Flanged is just more of a good thing!
Would be fantastic hunters the both of them!

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Re: Lee Speed at Auction [Re: 93x64mm]
      #394418 - 18/11/25 04:39 PM

looks like the .375 got a new proof


seems to me this is somekind of a laser engrave instead of the old-school stamp.


theoretically, that wasn't necessary because the old proof mark is still valid.


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Re: Lee Speed at Auction [Re: lancaster]
      #394419 - 18/11/25 11:42 PM



Not Lee Speed related.

What are the proper names of the .375 H & H Magnum which are Rimmed?°
.375 Super Flanged?
.375 H & H Flanged?

Plus the .300 H & H Magnum rimmed version?
.30 Super Flanged ?
.300 H & H Flanged?

I used to know. But have forgotten. Also sometimes I uses different name as people recognise eg a H&H nomenclature more than the real one.

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Re: Lee Speed at Auction [Re: lancaster]
      #394422 - 19/11/25 06:39 AM

Quote:

looks like the .375 got a new proof

seems to me this is somekind of a laser engrave instead of the old-school stamp.




From my (albeit limited) understanding of British proof marks - looks like the neat new laser engraving denotes a March 2021 proofing.

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Re: Lee Speed at Auction [Re: m239]
      #394433 - 19/11/25 05:21 PM

imho .375 Flanged Magnum NITRO Express and the small one is only the .375 Flanged Nitro Express

- no Magnum -

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Re: Lee Speed at Auction [Re: lancaster]
      #395334 - 27/12/25 03:59 AM

thanks to LRF here is another beautyful rifle https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/aucti...a2ff016eaca9012

"Charles Ingram .303 bolt action Lee Speed rifle, serial number K592, 25inch barrel with Birmingham proof marks, fitted with a folding ladder rear sight as well as three blades graduated from 100 to 300 yards, the action fitted with magazine cut off, and flattened bolt, the dust cover with 18B Renfield Street Glasgow address, the wrist joint stamped Lee Speed Patents BSA and Co. figured chequered half length stock with horn end cap.

UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .303 RIFLE VARIATION OR RFD REQUIRED.


113cm long"







































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Re: Lee Speed at Auction [Re: lancaster]
      #395347 - 27/12/25 06:54 AM

Very nice Lancaster!

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Re: Lee Speed at Auction [Re: 93x64mm]
      #395352 - 27/12/25 12:42 PM

Very nice indeed. I wish it was in my safe. I note the auction house didn't comment on the condition of the bore. Is this usual for British auction houses?

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