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Enfield SMLE No 1 Mk III* Grenade Launcher

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Enfield SMLE No 1 Mk III* Grenade Launcher
SN: 57106X Indian military magazine fed bolt action grenade launching rifle chambered in .303 British. Manufactured circa 1940's. Features a blued/black painted finish, 25.2" barrel, cup style grenade launcher marked 'RFI', raised patridge front sight, leaf type rear sight graduated to 2000 yards, metal nosecap with bayonet lug and protective sight ears, single barrel band, serrated trigger, detachable 10 round magazine, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, tan canvas sling, charge loading bridge on the receiver, wire wrapped full length hand guard & forend, and straight grip shoulder stock with brass trapdoor buttplate. The left side of the butt socket is marked "No1Mk3* & "FR 50." The stock has two circular cartouches "D/T[broad arrow]E/(W)" & "5??/[broad arrow]21." and the receiver & barrel are marked "GF." Serial numbers match on the receiver, rear sight and nosecap. The major metal components of the rifle have been painted black with approximately 15% finish intact with the balance comprised of an aged grey patina. Action is smooth, the bore is excellent and the wood stocks are good with many blemishes. Condition is NRA Good+. ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection