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AUSTRALIAN WWII LITHGOW SMLE III* BOLT ACTION

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
AUSTRALIAN WWII LITHGOW SMLE III* BOLT ACTION

RIFLE. Cal. 303 Brit. S# E81504. Bbl. 25". Numbers match on receiver & bolt. Butt socket marked on right side "M A LITHGOW S.M.L.E. III* 1943". Receiver marked on left side w/ "M A VII". Bbl. marked under rear sight w/ "HV" & "SC". Tangent rear sight graduated to 2000yds. Blade front sight. Nose cap has protective ears & bayonet lug. Non matching replacement Australian hardwood stock set. MAGS: 1-10 rd. detachable. CONDITION: stock set has notably thin finish w/ visible fine sanding marks from arsenal fitting. Stock & handguard have very light wear & scattered handling marks. Metal has 75% original wartime finish w/ thinning & light wear. Bore has strong lands but turning dark in grooves. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Kenneth Horn (Grandson of JC Higgins). (22-411/RW). CURIO. $300-500.