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Ishapore No. 1 Mk III* .303 SN: 30709J

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Ishapore No. 1 Mk III* .303 SN: 30709J
WWII era Indian military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British, manufactured circa 1945. 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 provision for 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, brass trapdoor buttplate. Matching serial numbers are found on the receiver, bolt handle, rear sight, nose cap, mismatched forend. The right side of the butt socket is marked "[crown]/G.R.I/1945/SHT L.E/III*".Rifle retains approximately 85% of its arsenal finish showing handling/edge wear. Action is smooth, the bore is excellent/bright, wood is very good/sound with minor scratches/dings. No import marks.
NRA Condition-Near Very Good. C&R Firearm.