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Enfield SMLE No 1 Mk III* 303 Cal SN 14368Y

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Enfield SMLE No 1 Mk III* 303 Cal SN 14368Y
Indian military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British, manufactured circa 1946. 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 sight ears, single barrel band, serrated trigger, detachable 10 round magazine, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, canvas sling, charge loading bridge on the receiver, full length hand guard, forend, and straight grip shoulder stock with brass trapdoor buttplate. The left side of the butt socket is marked 'NO.1.Mk.III*/FR'46/ENGLAND." The stock is stamped with two circular cartouches, "JQD" & " S[broad arrow]A and is also stamped "S" on the underside of the wrist. And the receiver show a Birmingham proof house mark. Serial numbers match on the receiver, rear sight and nose cap. Rifle exhibits approximately 90% of its blued finish showing light wear and some scattered surface rust. Action is smooth, the bore is pristine and the wood stocks are near fine with a somewhat ill-fitting buttplate. Condition is near NRA Very Good ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection