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Enfield SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Cal SN S5492

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Enfield SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Cal SN S5492
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. The right side of the butt socket is marked '[crown]/G.R./ Enfield/1917 and SHT L.E/III*'. The underside of the wrist is stamped 'R' and 'E'. Heel is stamped 'S' and the stock disc is marked 'R.I.C./1'. Barrel is marked 'P' over the chamber and 'HV' behind the rear sight. Serial numbers are matching on receiver and bolt handle. Rifle retains approximately 80% of its blued finish showing light wear and the magazine turned to a dark brown patina. Action is smooth, bore is very good and the wood stocks are good+ with scattered blemishes and a repair to the hand guard. Condition is NRA Good+ ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection