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BSA SHTLE Mk I* .303 SN: CR1968

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BSA SHTLE Mk I* .303 SN: CR1968
Rare BSA Co. Enfield SHTLE I*** Rare SMLE Mk I .303 British Bolt Action Rifle Birmingham Small Arms Company SHTLE I*.( Rifle, Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield) There is no visible import mark. The right side of the stock collar is marked “crown / E.R.” (Edwardius Rex – King Edward VII) and “B.S.A. Co / 1907 / SHTLE / I*. Has a part of the charger bridge on the bolt head that lines up with the other half when the bolt is locked back. 25" barrel, one band, metal nose cap incorporating protected front blade sight, sling swivel, bayonet lug, tangent type rear sight numbered 1-20, volly sight, magazine cut-off right receiver, full length stock with brass disc marked "N", brass butt plate with trapdoor, retains most of blue finish, with friction wear on the bolt, handling wear, mostly on the magazine. Wood is good/sound, appears to have been lightly sand at some point, no visble cartouches, proofs. There in a 2" hairline crack in the right butt stock, many small scratches/dents, bore is good, strong rifling, some frosting in the grooves, action performs well. Comes with correct, period brown leather sling. Serial number matched on receiver, bayonet stud.
NRA Condition-Good. C&R Firearm.