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B.S.A. Co SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Cal

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B.S.A. Co SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Cal
SN: G70915 Austrian Police issued military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British. Manufactured circa 1917. Features a blued finish, 25.2" barrel, raised patridge front sight, leaf type rear sight graduated to 2000yds, metal nosecap with bayonet lug and protective sight ears, single barrel band, serrated trigger, detachable 10Rd magazine, 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. Includes a bayonet and scabbard. The right side of the butt socket is marked '[crown]/GR/ B.S.A. Co./1917 and SHT. L.E/III*'. The barrel is stamped with an eagle inside the words 'Osterr Gendaarmerie' forming a circle over the chamber. The wood stock is marked '1 ABW' and 'R1/50' on the underside of the wrist. Serial numbers match on the receiver, bolt handle, rear sight and nose cap. Rifle exhibits approximately 50% of its blued finish with a balance of the metal surfaces turned to patina. Action is smooth, bore is dull with strong rifling and the wood stocks are very good with some vice marks. Condition is near NRA Good+ ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection