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Enfield SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Cal SN A8319

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Enfield SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Cal SN A8319
British military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British. Manufactured circa 1917. Features a blued finish, 25.2" barrel, raised patridge front sight, leaf type rear sight graduated to 2000yds, metal nosecap with bayonet lug and protective sight ears, single barrel band, serrated trigger, detachable 10Rd magazine, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, canvas sling, charge loading bridge on the receiver, full length hand guard, forend, straight grip shoulder stock with brass disc and brass trapdoor buttplate containing oiler. The right side of the butt socket is marked '[crown]/G.R./ Enfield/1917 and SHT L.E/III*'. The receiver is stamped 'ENGLAND'. The stock is stamped '*K' on the underside of the wrist. The brass disc is stamped 'PW'. Serial numbers are matching on receiver, bolt handle and nosecap. Majority of the metal surfaces display a grey patina with approximately 15% of its bluing retained in the protected areas. Action is smooth, bore is dark with light rifling and the wood stocks are good+ with imperfections. Condition is near NRA Good ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection