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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: L33800 British military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British. Manufactured circa 1938. Imported by CAI of St. Albans VT with import marks on the left side of the receiver. 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 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. The right side of the butt socket is marked '[crown]/G.R/B.S.A..Co./1938 and SHT L.E/III'. The receiver is stamped '[crown]/BM. The barrel is stamped with the 'BSA insignia' over the chamber. The brass disc is marked 'B/836'. Serial numbers are matching on receiver, rear sight and nosecap. Rifle exhibits approximately 80% of its blued finish showing moderate wear. Action is smooth, bore is very good and the wood stocks are good to very good with some small gouges. Condition is NRA Very Good ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection