1486

BSA "DISPERSAL" SMLE MKIII* BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
BSA  DISPERSAL  SMLE MKIII* BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 303 Brit. S# 71003. Bbl. 25 1/2" w/ 1941 date. All visible matching numbers. Right side of socket is marked w/ British crown over "G.R./B/1941/SHT.LE/III*". indicating that this rifle is a "Dispersal" rifle. The Dispersal rifles were produced during WW2 using parts from several subcontractors due to German air raids. Receiver ring has British proofs. Ladder rear sight graduated to 2000yds. Blade front sight w/ protective ears. Beech stock forend & handguard w/ walnut buttstock. Bottom mounted sling swivels w/ SMLE style tan canvas sling. MAGS: 1-10 rd. detachable. CONDITION: buttstock was sanded at some point & shows some minor dings & handling marks. Rear handguard has two armorer reinforcements. Forend & handguards otherwise show light handling wear. Metal retains perhaps 30% arsenal rework blue w/ overall thinning to gray. Good bore showing some frosting in the grooves. (22-586/MJC). CURIO. $300-500.