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NEW ZEALAND MARKED BSA SMLE MKIII* BOLT ACTION

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
NEW ZEALAND MARKED BSA SMLE MKIII* BOLT ACTION

RIFLE. Cal. 303 Brit. S# B96958. Bbl. 25 1/2" w/ 1916 date. All matching numbers. Right side of socket marked w/ crown over "GR/B.S.A.Co/1916/SHTLE/III*". Top of receiver & left side of buttstock marked w/ "N (Broad Arrow) Z" New Zealand property marking. Left side of bbl. marked w/ British proofs. Ladder rear sight graduated to 2000yds. Blade front sight w/ protective ears. Nosecap w/ bayonet lug. Walnut stock set w/ bottom mounted sling swivels. Brass stock disc marked "6.41/N.Z./831". MAGS: 1-10 rd. detachable. CONDITION: stock set has arsenal rework finish w/ two armorer reinforcements on rear handguard, stock set otherwise shows a few dings & handling marks. Metal retains 70% arsenal blue w/ scattered thinning & fading. Fair bore w/ frosting & pitting. (22-607/MJC). CURIO. $400-600.