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Ishapore SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 SN: 75014J

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Ishapore SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 SN: 75014J
Indian military magazine fed bolt action Line Throwing rifle chambered in .303 British, manufactured circa 1948. Features a blued finish, 25.2" barrel, metal nosecap with bayonet lug & 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 brass trapdoor buttplate. The right side of the butt socket is marked "[crown]/G.R.I./1948/No.1.Mk.3*" and the right side of the butt stock is marked "L.T." in white paint. Serial numbers match on the receiver, barrel, bolt handle and nose cap. Rifle exhibits very little remaining finish with the majority of the metal surfaces turned to patina with some pin prick pitting. Action is smooth, the bore is good and the wood stocks are near good. Condition is NRA Fair. ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection