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Enfield SMLE No 1 Mk V .303 Cal SN: 6352

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Enfield SMLE No 1 Mk V .303 Cal SN: 6352
Scarce British military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British. Manufactured in 1922 with only 20,000 produced. Features a blued finish, 25.2" barrel, raised patridge front sight, receiver mounted folding rear sight graduated to 1,400 yards, metal nosecap with bayonet lug & protective sight ears, two barrel bands, serrated trigger, detachable 10 round magazine with cut-off on the right side of the receiver, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, green canvas sling, charge loading bridge on the receiver, full length hand guard, forend, straight grip shoulder stock and brass trapdoor buttplate with oiler. The right side of the butt socket is marked "[crown]GR/ENFIELD/1922" & Sht L E/V." The barrel shows nitro proof marks and the receiver is stamped "ENGLAND." Serial numbers match on the receiver and nose cap. Rifle retains approximately 70% of its blued finish showing even wear with some scattered surface rust & pitting. Action is smooth, the bore is bright with sharp rifling & some pitting at the 6 0' clock position, and the wood stocks are very good with mild blemishes. Condition is near NRA Very Good ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection