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L.S.A. Co SMLE No 1 Mk III .303 Cal

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
L.S.A. Co SMLE No 1 Mk III .303 Cal
SN: L55079 British military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British. Manufactured circa 1913. Features a blued/parkerized finish, 25.2" barrel, raised patridge front sight, leaf type rear sight graduated to 2000yds, metal nosecap with bayonet lug and protective sight ears, single barrel band, serrated trigger, detachable 10Rd magazine with cut off on the right side of the receiver, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, canvas sling, charge loading bridge on the receiver, full length hand guard, forend and straight grip shoulder stock with brass trapdoor buttplate. The right side of the butt socket is marked '[crown]/G.R/L.S.A..Co. Ld./1913 and SHT L.E/III'. The receiver is marked 'with a [broad arrow] inside a D, 2nd M.D. and MA/VII'. The stock is marked 'M/5/45'. Serial numbers are matching on receiver, forend and nosecap. Rifle exhibits approximately 70% of its finish showing moderate wear. Action is smooth, bore is dark with light rifling and the wood stocks are very good with scattered dings and a couple of small gouges. Condition is NRA Very Good ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection