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B.S.A. Co. SMLE No 1 Mk III .303 Brit

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
B.S.A. Co. SMLE No 1 Mk III .303 Brit
SN: S3201 "Osterr Gendarmerie" marked British military bolt action rifle dated 1915, used by Austrian police after WWII. Refinished/refurbished with thinning or erosion of many markings. Features 25" barrel, bayonet lug, protected post front sight, adjustable rear tangent sight with protective ears, 10 round detachable magazine, magazine cut-off, stripper clip guide bridge, manual safety (does not engage), sling swivels, two piece wood stock with straight grip, brass buttplate with trap door storage compartment. Bore is good to very good condition, with strong rifling, fairly bright overall. Retains 80% re-finish, with some fading and thinning, edge losses, patina brown on much of magazine. Wood is good condition with scratches/dings, good color match among the 4 pieces, some losses to rear edge of rear handguard. No importer marks observed. Matching number on nose cap. Austrian eagle marking over chamber. Includes very good condition Hunter two hook leather sling. Condition is NRA Fair (safety needs adjustment) *** C&R Firearm ***