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

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 450.00 USD
B.S.A. Co SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Cal
SN: M75043 British military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British. Manufactured circa 1941. 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 trapdoor buttplate containing oiler. The right side of the butt socket is marked '[crown]/G.R/B/1941 and SHT L.E/III*'. The stock is marked 'J.V.J Jr.' Serial numbers are matching on receiver, bolt handle and rear sight. Rifle exhibits approximately 85% of its blued finish showing light wear some pitting on the right side of the butt socket and light surface rust on the rear sight ears and barrel band. Action is smooth, bore is very good and the wood stocks are very good. Condition is near NRA Very Good ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection