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Ishapore SMLE No 1 Mk I** I. P. DP Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 300.00 USD
Ishapore SMLE No 1 Mk I** I. P. DP Rifle
SN: 15694A Indian military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British, that has be down-graded to Drill Purpose. 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]/GRI/SHT L E/I**/I.P." and the right side is marked "C/R[broad arrow]F/I/1916." The receiver hand guard and magazine have been marked "DP." Serial numbers match, with "A" as a prefix or a suffix, on the receiver, barrel, bolt handle, rear sight and nose cap. Rifle exhibits approximately 50% of its blued finish showing wear and thinning. Action is smooth but he bolt head has the ability to come off the track at any point, the bore shows a couple areas of deep pitting and the wood stocks are good with carving on the right side of the butt stock. Condition is NRA Fair. ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection