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ISHAPORE ENFIELD NO 1 MKIII BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
ISHAPORE ENFIELD NO 1 MKIII BOLT ACTION RIFLE.
Cal. 303 Brit. S# 49889y. Bbl. 25 1/2". Matching numbers on bolt, nosecap & rear sight. Left side of receiver has import marking. Right side of socket is unmarked. Left side of socket is marked "NO 1 MKIII/FR 46" denoting Ishapore arsenal overhaul in 1946. Stock has two large areas of copper wire reinforcement & a large recoil bolt for grenade launching. Tangent rear sight graduated to 2000m. Blade front sight w/ protective ears. Hardwood stock set w/ bottom mounted sling swivels & SMLE style sling. Socket displays a very loose fit w/ stock set. MAGS: 1-10 rd. detachable w/ follower that may require attention. CONDITION: stock set has arsenal rework finish w/ a 2 1/2" crack ahead of socket on right side, a few chips, scattered dings & handling wear. Metal retains 40% Suncorite finish w/ overall flaking. Very good bright bore. (23-2039/MJC). CURIO. $300-500.