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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: M10674 British military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British. Manufactured circa 1940. Features a blued/parkerized 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 metal stock disc and brass trapdoor buttplate with oiler. The right side of the butt socket is marked '[crown]/G.R/B.S.A..Co./1940 and SHT L.E/III'. The left side of the butt socket is stamped 'ENGLAND' and the receiver shows Birmingham proof house marks. Rifle exhibits approximately 25% of its blued finish with a balance of the metal surfaces turned to a dark gray patina. Action is smooth, bore is very good and the wood stocks are good but appear retro-fitted to clear the magazine cut off. Condition is near NRA Good ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection