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Lithgow SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Brit #D83738

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Lithgow SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Brit #D83738
Australian military rifle dated 1942, chambered for the .303 British cartridge. Features tangent sights, turned down bolt, detachable 10 round magazine, approx. 25 inch barrel. Bore is very good condition, a little dark with strong rifling. Retains over 95% fresh parkerized finish, thinning at some sharp edges and showing bare metal on bolt body from operation. Stock is in overall good condition with an even application of what appears to be dark brown paint, some drips and runs. Brass buttplate. Observed numbers match serial number; number at rear of bolt handle appears to be a forced match during rework. Expected number on nosecap not present. Assembly number at receiver rear and number on bottom of bolt handle do not match. No import marks observed. Condition is NRA Very Good ***C&R Firearm***