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R.F.I. No. I Mk 3* .303 SN: 12662W

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
R.F.I. No. I Mk 3* .303 SN: 12662W
Indian military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British, manufactured circa 1971 at Ishapore. Features a blued finish, 25.2" barrel, raised patridge front sight, shrouded leaf type rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards, metal nosecap with bayonet lug,no provision for piling swivel & protective front sight ears, single barrel band, serrated trigger, detachable 10 round magazine, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, charge loading bridge on the receiver, smooth full-length wood hand guard & forend and straight grip shoulder stock, brass trapdoor buttplate. Matching serial numbers are found on the receiver, bolt handle, rear sight, mismatched nose cap. The right side of the butt socket is marked "No.1 Mk 3* R.F.I. 1971". Rifle retains approximately 80% of its arsenal black painted finish showing handling marks, thinning, edge wear. Action is smooth, the bore is excellent/bright, wood is good/sound with minor scratches/dings. Butt stock stamped "SA", (Small Arms, Ishapore) No import marks.
NRA Condition-Good. C&R Firearm.