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B.S.A. Co SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 SN: 27669

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 SN: 27669
Iraqi Contract magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British. Features a blued finish, 25.2" barrel, raised patridge front sight, leaf type rear sight graduated to 2000 yards, metal nosecap with bayonet lug,protective front sight ears & piling swivel, single barrel band, serrated trigger, detachable 10 round magazine, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, green canvas sling, charge loading bridge on the receiver, full length smooth wood hand guard & forend and straight grip shoulder stock with brass disc & brass trapdoor buttplate. The right side of the butt socket is marked "B.S.A..Co" and the barrel is stamped with [stacked rifles]"BSA" & a stylized backwards "S" inside a triangle. Serial numbers match on the receiver and bolt handle. Rifle retains approximately 50% of its blued finish with the balance of the metal surfaces turned to brown patina. Action is smooth, the bore is very good and the wood stocks are good+. Condition is NRA Good+ ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection