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Lithgow SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Brit #C22738

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Lithgow SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Brit #C22738
Australian military rifle dated 1941, chambered for the .303 British cartridge, imported by IA Co, Sacramento CA. Features tangent sights, turned down bolt, detachable 10 round magazine, approx. 25 inch barrel. Bore is in good condition, dark and frosted with strong rifling. Retains approx. 70% thinning parkerized finish, with bare metal showing on many sharp edges and high spots, and around bolt body. Stock is good condition with many dents and dings from use. Barrel band appears to be made of brass, rather than steel. Various factory markings stamped into stock; also some hand carvings to include "BONNIE" in approx. 0.75 inch tall block letters. Observed numbers match serial number on bolt and nosecap; barrel non-matching. Condition is NRA Good ***C&R Firearm***