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British No. 1 Mk III Lee-Enfield Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:175.00 USD Estimated At:NA
British No. 1 Mk III Lee-Enfield Bolt Action Rifle
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British No. 1 Mk III Lee-Enfield Bolt Action Rifle, #J99472, .303 Brit. cal., blued/painted finish, hardwood stock, blade front sight with protective ears and adjustable leaf rear sight. Marked on right side of action body ''(crown)/G.R B.S.A. Co. 1918'' (#8 has been overstamped)SHT.L.E III*''. ''C Broad Arrow'' Canadian property stamp on left side of chamber. Bolt handle has been re-numbered to match; matching number stamped on bottom of magazine case. Mismatched number on forend. Stock disc hole filled with wooden dowel. Toe of butt and end of comb have been repaired with replacement wood. Nose cap painted black. Condition overall is very good with over 95% of the reblued/painted finish remaining on metal surfaces. Wood has been sanded and added finish applied. There is a grain crack in the front handguard, otherwise the wood is very good, with two larger scratches on the left side and other scattered handling marks. Action is smooth, bore is bright with very good rifling. Import stamped in two places on right side of receiver. Very good condition green cotton military sling marked ''MRT MAY 53'' is attached. Est.: $350-$450. (C&R)