London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*

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  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
  • London Small Arms W.O.P. Rifle .22LR Blue 23.5"*BRITISH WAR OFFICE PATTERN*
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Item Description

 
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this historic British military training rifle for a penny-start auction, this is a London Small Arms Co. War Office Pattern Miniature Rifle in .22 LR.
 
 
SPECIFICATIONS:
 
Manufacturer: The London Small Arms Company Co. Ltd. - London, England
Model: War Office Pattern Miniature Rifle ("W.O.P. Miniature Rifle")
Serial: 643
Date Of Manufacture: 1908
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR)
Finish: Factory Blued Ordnance Steel
Barrel Length: 23.5" Ordnance Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Sight Blade w/ Ears & Tangent Target Rear Sight w/ Windage/Elevation Adjustments (Graduated 25 to 200 Yards)
Stock/Grips: Solid European Walnut Full-Length Stock w/ Handguard, Barrel Band, Sling Swivels, and Steel Buttplate
Action: Single-Shot Bolt-Action Rimfire Rifle w/ Cock-on-Opening Bolt, Manual Safety, and Loading Ramp Tray
Markings: Top barrel shank stamped "THE LONDON SMALL ARMS CO LTD / LONDON", "MIN. RIFLE", patent details "RD 475418", and ".22"; receiver ring and barrel breech stamped w/ matching serial "643" / "R643"; British crown viewing/proof marks stamped across barrel and receiver; stock roundel cartouche crisp on left buttstock reading "THE LONDON SMALL ARMS CO. LTD. / LONDON".

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Following the harsh marksmanship lessons learned by the British Empire during the Second Boer War (1899–1902), the War Office recognized the critical need for a standardized, military-style training rifle that allowed recruits and civilian cadet corps to practice marksmanship economically. Introduced around 1906, the "War Office Pattern" Miniature Rifle was designed to mimic the manual of arms, sight picture, weight, and general handling characteristics of the newly adopted Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) rifle. Contracted to premier British armsmakers—most notably The London Small Arms Company Co. Ltd. (L.S.A. Co.)—these specialized single-shot .22 rimfire rifles featured full-length walnut stocks, military-style barrel bands, aperture/tangent rear sights graduated up to 200 yards, and precision ordnance steel barrels. As one of the principal military rifle manufacturers in Bow, London, L.S.A. Co. built these rifles with exceptional craftmanship and attention to detail, resulting in a target-grade military trainer that remains a cherished prize among Edwardian and Great War military arms collectors.

This specific example is an extraordinary, highly complete London Small Arms Co. War Office Pattern Miniature Rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, bearing matching serial number 643. Fitted with its original 23.5-inch barrel, ear-protected front sight blade, precision tangent target rear sight, and full walnut stock, this rifle exhibits exceptional preservation throughout. The original factory blued finish displays handsome, smooth coverage across the forged receiver ring, barrel, and trigger guard, while all British crown viewing proofs, patent stampings, and matching "643" assembly numbers remain fully legible. The European walnut stock retains rich grain structure and features a sharp, distinct "THE LONDON SMALL ARMS CO. LTD. LONDON" circular stock cartouche on the buttstock. Mechanically, the single-shot bolt action lockup is crisp and solid, and the 23.5-inch barrel bore remains exceptionally clean with sharp rifling. This well-documented L.S.A. War Office Pattern rifle represents an outstanding, high-grade acquisition for collectors of British military surplus, Lee-Enfield trainers, and historic rimfire target rifles.

Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders. 
 

Shipping Details

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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.

 

Return Policy

We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders. 
 

 

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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1204505408
BidPrice:
105
AuctionEndDate:
2026-09-27 21:00:00
CurrentBid:
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