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Ishapore/CAI ShtLE I** .303 SN: 23627

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Ishapore/CAI ShtLE I** .303 SN: 23627
WW1 era Indian British empire military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British, manufactured circa 1916. Imported by C.A.I. of St. Albans, VT with import marks on the receiver. Features a blued finish, 25.2" barrel, raised patridge front sight, shrouded leaf type rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards, metal nosecap with bayonet lug, no piling swivel & protective front sight ears, single barrel band, serrated trigger, detachable 10 round magazine, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, charge loading bridge on the receiver, smooth full-length wood hand guard & forend and straight grip shoulder stock with unmarked inlayed brass disk on the right side & brass trapdoor buttplate. magazine cut-off. Matching serial numbers are found on the receiver, rear sight. The right side of the butt socket is marked "[crown]/ G.R./Ishapore/SHT L.E/I** IP". Left butt socket is marked"C/broad arrow/RF I/1916". Numerous British proofs. Rifle retains approximately 70% of blue finish with handling/edge wear, bore is very good/bright, action is smooth, wood is good/sound with minor scratches/dings.
NRA Condition-Good. C&R firearm.