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Ishapore SMLE No 1 Mk I** I.P. .303 Cal

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 450.00 USD
Ishapore SMLE No 1 Mk I** I.P. .303 Cal
SN: 54805A Indian military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British. Features a blued finish, 25.2" barrel, raised patridge front sight, shrouded leaf type rear sight graduated to 2000 yards, metal nosecap with bayonet lug, protective front sight ears & piling swivel, single barrel band, 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, tan canvas sling, charge loading bridge on the receiver, smooth full length wood hand guard & forend and straight grip shoulder stock with brass trapdoor buttplate. The right side of the butt socket is marked "[crown]/ER/SHT L E/I**/I.P" and the right side is marked "C/R[broad arrow]F/I/1917." Serial numbers match, whole or in part, on the receiver, barrel, bolt handle, rear sight and nose cap. Rifle exhibits approximately 85% of its blued finish showing mild wear and remnants of a green painted finish. Action is smooth, the bore is very good and the wood stocks are near fine. Condition is NRA Very Good+++. ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection