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B.S.A. Co SMLE No 1 MK III .303 Cal

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
B.S.A. Co SMLE No 1 MK III .303 Cal
SN: W8102a British military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British. Manufactured circa 1915. Features a blued finish, 25.2" barrel, raised patridge front sight, leaf type adjustable rear sight graduated to 2000yds, metal nosecap with bayonet lug and protective sight ears, single barrel band, serrated trigger, detachable 10Rd magazine with cut off on the right side of the receiver, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, canvas sling, charge loading bridge on the receiver, full length hand guard, forend, straight grip shoulder stock with brass disc and brass trapdoor buttplate containing oiler. The right side of the butt socket is marked '[crown]/G.R/B.S.A..Co./1915 and SHT L.E/III'. The hand guard is marked 'DP'. Majority of the metal surfaces have turned to a brown patina with strong bluing retained on the nosecap and magazine. Action is smooth, bore is dark with soft rifling and the wood stocks are good with repairs at the toe and heel of the buttstock. Condition is NRA Fair ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection