101-F05-445 .303br Lee Metford Cavalry Carbine 1895

Left side of butt socket marked “Crown V.R. Enfield 1895 1.” Six round magazine, safety catch to cocking piece, flat bolt handle. First approved on 9-6-1894, the Metford carbine was superceded by the Enfield carbine on 17-8-1896. Total production of 18 686 carbines. There is a chip out of the butt on the right hand side where it fits into the butt socket. Fair bore, good original condition.