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Enfield SMLE No 1 Mk 3* Parker-Hale Sporter

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Enfield SMLE No 1 Mk 3* Parker-Hale Sporter
SN: R7580 British military bolt action service rifle converted to a sporting rifle by famous Birmingham retailer Parker Hale. Features a bright blued finish, 22" barrel, removed sights, Weaver V9-IIW 3-9x scope on a Parker Hale mount, removed charge loading bridge, detachable flush-fitting 5 round magazine, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, serrated trigger, brown leather sling, checkered walnut forend with forend cap and pistol grip shoulder stock with grip cap, right handed cheek rest & Decelerator recoil pad. The barrel is stamped "PARKER-HALE LTD. BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND." and bears nitro proofs. The right side of the butt socket is marked "[crown]/G.R/ENFIELD/1918/SHT L E/III*," the left side of the butt socket is marked "ENGLAND" and the receiver ring is stamped with a broad arrow inside a "D." Serial numbers match on the receiver, barrel and bolt handle. Rifle exhibits the majority of it's blued refinish showing light wear and a very small amount of light surface rust. Action is smooth, the bore appears very good but dirty, optics are hazy and the wood stocks are good+ with several blemishes. Condition is NRA Good. ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection