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Lithgow SMLE No 1 Mk III* 303 Cal SN D39170

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Lithgow SMLE No 1 Mk III* 303 Cal SN D39170
Australian military bolt action rifle dated 1941. Features 25" barrel, bayonet lug, protected post front sight, adjustable rear tangent sight with protective ears, detachable magazine, stripper clip bridge, manual safety, sling swivels, two piece wood stock with straight grip, brass buttplate with trap door storage compartment. Nosecap is a variant lacking any provision for a stacking swivel. Bore is very good condition, with strong rifling. Metal has 85% coverage of medium brownish-gray parkerizing on action & barrel, blued bands & nosecap turning brown, magazine retaining a grayish blue, small indications of rust on bottom edges of magazine, bare metal where bolt rubs during operation, and on some sharp edges. Wood appears lightly sanded, with discoloration in a few places at butt. Wood to metal fit is very good and wood is solid condition. Butt appears about one inch shorter than usual ("short" length part is installed), is a bit loose to receiver, has a blank unit marking disc in right side. No importer marks observed. Condition is NRA Very Good (as reworked) *** C&R Firearm ***