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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: 2528F Indian military magazine fed bolt action grenade launching rifle chambered in .303 British, manufactured circa 1941. Features a blued finish, 25.2" barrel,1940 dated cup style grenade launcher, raised patridge front sight, shrouded leaf type rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards, metal nosecap with bayonet lug & protective front sight ears, single barrel band, serrated trigger, detachable 10 round magazine, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, two canvas sling, charge loading bridge on the receiver, wire wrapped 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./ISHAPORE/1941/Sht L.E/III*" and the stock is stamped "EY." Serial numbers match on the receiver, bolt handle, rear sight and nose cap. Rifle retains approximately 70% of it's blued finish with the balance of the metal surfaces turned to brown patina. The receiver shows remnants of a black painted finish. Action is smooth, the bore is good with a small amount of mild pitting and the wood stocks are good. Condition is NRA Good. ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection