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Ishapore SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 SN: 79030I

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Ishapore SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 SN: 79030I
Indian military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British, manufactured circa 1944. 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, protective front sight ears & piling swivel, single barrel band, serrated trigger, detachable 10 round magazine, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, green canvas sling, charge loading bridge on the receiver, smooth full-length wood hand guard & forend and straight grip shoulder stock with brass trapdoor buttplate containing an oiler. The right side of the butt socket is marked "[crown]/G.R.I./1944/No.1.Mk.III*," the receiver is stamped "ENGLAND" and the barrel shows nitro proofs. Serial numbers match on the receiver, barrel, bolt handle and rear sight. The majority of the metal surfaces display a mottled black/dark green appearance. The nose cap has some rust on the bayonet lug. Action is smooth, the bore has good luster & rifling but shows some scattered pitting and the wood stocks are good+. Condition is NRA Good. ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection