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Ishapore SMLE No 1 Mk III* Grenade Launcher

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 550.00 USD
Ishapore SMLE No 1 Mk III* Grenade Launcher
SN: 27313L Indian military magazine fed bolt action grenade launching rifle chambered in .303 British, manufactured circa 1950. Features a black painted finish, 25.2" barrel,"R.F.I." marked grenade projector with dummy grenade, raised patridge front sight, shrouded leaf type rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards, metal nosecap with bayonet lug & square front sight ears, single barrel band, serrated trigger, detachable 10 round magazine, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, canvas sling, charge loading bridge on the receiver, smooth full-length wood hand guard & forend reinforced with sheet metal bands and straight grip shoulder stock with brass trapdoor buttplate. The right side of the butt socket is marked "[crown]/G.R.I./1950/No.1 Mk.3*." Serial numbers match on the receiver, barrel, bolt handle and rear sight. The majority of the finish has worn with the metal surfaces displaying a dark grey patina. Action is sound, the bore appears very good and the wood stocks are good. Condition is near NRA Good. ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection