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Australian No. 1 Mk III* Lee-Enfield Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:175.00 USD
Australian No. 1 Mk III* Lee-Enfield Rifle
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Australian No. 1 Mk III* Lee-Enfield Bolt Action Rifle, with bayonet and scabbard, #26787, .303 British cal., 25.2'' barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, blade front sight with protecting ears and adjustable tangent rear sight. Marked on right side of action body ''LITHGOW SHT.LE III*'' inside shield over ''1918''; ''3MD'' and additional defaced serial number on top of chamber. Ears have been removed from rear handguard. Stock disc filled in with wooden dowel. Original serial number ground off of rear bolt handle and re-numbered to match. Matching numbers on nosecap and rear sight leaf. No number on forend. Mismatched number on bottom of magazine case. Front handguard is a replacement. Condition overall is very good with over 95% of the dark refinish remaining on the metal. Wood is very good with a flat matte finish over old handling marks. Action is smooth, bright bore is very good. Import stamped on left side of receiver. Includes a British green cotton sling in good condition. Bayonet is stamped on left side of ricasso ''(crown)/1907 11 18 WILKINSON''. Condition overall is very good with the blade showing minor sharpening and pitting and darkening toward the tip. Wooden grips show handling marks and dents. Scabbard shows wear to the leather and dents to the locket and chape. Est.: $350-$500. (C&R)