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ER BSA Co 1902 LE I .303 rifle
c. 1902Overview
Rifle
Historical information
Once owned by Bob Wallace, donated by the City of Subiaco Rifle Club
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-205-2025.123
Width
1120 mm
Height or length
170 mm
Inscriptions and markings
“ER BSA Co 1902 LE 1”
Contextual information
The .303 rifle is a Magazine Lee-Enfield Mark I (MLE Mk I), commonly referred to as a “Long Lee-Enfield.” It was manufactured by the Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA Co) in 1902 under the reign of Edward VII (E R stands for Edwardus Rex). The “LE 1” indicates it is a Lee-Enfield Mark I rifle, which was the standard British service rifle before the introduction of the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) in 1904
One of the earliest firearms in the collection. Issued for military use and repurposed for civilian use.
Year
Last modified
Saturday, 14 February, 2026
Completeness
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