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R.F.I. Rifle 7.62mm2A1 .308 Cal SN: V9923

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 450.00 USD
R.F.I. Rifle 7.62mm2A1 .308 Cal SN: V9923
Indian military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, manufactured circa 1967. Features a black painted finish, 25.2" barrel, raised patridge front sight, shrouded leaf type rear sight graduated to 800 yards, metal nosecap with bayonet lug & square protective front sight ears, single barrel band, serrated trigger, detachable 10 round .308 magazine, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, tan canvas sling, charge loading bridge on the receiver, smooth full-length wood hand guard & forend and straight grip shoulder stock with metal trapdoor buttplate. The right side of the butt socket is marked "[ashoka]/RIFLE/7.62MM2A1/R.F.I./1967," the barrel is marked with a "*" over the chamber and the barrel & receiver show Birmingham nitro proof marks. Serial numbers match on the receiver, barrel, bolt handle, rear sight and nose cap. Rifle exhibits approximately 80% of it's black painted finish showing wear and a heavy amount of handling marks/scuffs. Action is smooth, the bore is very good with what appear to be a slight bulge near the muzzle and the wood stocks are good+. Condition is NRA Good to Very Good. ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection