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*Fazakerley SMLE No 1 Mk VI .303 Cal

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
*Fazakerley SMLE No 1 Mk VI .303 Cal
SN: 27575A Rare British military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British. Features a blued finish, 25.2" barrel with integral bayonet lugs, shrouded patridge front sight, receiver mounted flip-up aperture rear sight graduated to 1,300 yards, two barrel bands, smooth 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, integral charge loading cut in the receiver, full length hand guard, forend, straight grip shoulder stock and brass trapdoor buttplate with oiler. The left side of the butt socket is marked "NO1MKVI/**/4*/R.O.F./27575A." and the stocks are marked "B/32" & [broad arrow] inside a circle on the underside of the wrist and "S.L" on the underside of the forend. The bolt is stamped 9L8896 & 26144 and the barrel bands are both stamped "S." The major metal components bear an aged grey patina while the majority of the small parts show strong bluing. Action is smooth, the two land bore is very good with a few dings on the outside of the crown and the wood stocks are fine. Condition is NRA Good to Very Good ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection