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Enfield SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Cal SN F2776

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 450.00 USD
Enfield SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Cal SN F2776
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 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 forend is stamped '13 EAST LANCS H.G. HQS and K'. Buttstock is stamped with a '[six sided star]/E'. Serial numbers are matching on receiver, bolt handle, nosecap and forend. Rifle retains approximately 55% of its blued finish showing moderate wear and the magazine turned to brown patina. Action is smooth, bore is very good and the wood stocks are good as incomplete with missing wood around rear sight. Condition is near NRA Good ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection