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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 - 600.00 USD
L.S.A. Co SMLE No 1 Mk III .303 Cal
Sn: Y7158 British military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British. Manufactured circa 1919. Features a blued finish, 25.2" barrel, raised patridge front sight, leaf type adjustable rear sight graduated to 2000yds, metal nosecap with bayonet lug and protective sight ears, 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, straight grip shoulder stock with brass disc and brass trapdoor buttplate containing oiler. The right side of the butt socket is marked '[crown]/G.R/L.S.A..Co. Ld.1911 and SHTL.E/III'. The left side of the butt socket is stamped 'England'. Barrel is stamped 'HV/SC' behind the rear sight. The brass disc is marked '153/153'. Serial numbers match on the receiver and bolt handle. The rifle exhibits approximately 90% of its blued finish overall. Action is smooth, bore is good with scattered light pitting and the wood stocks are fine with a 1" extension on the butt. Condition is NRA Very Good ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection