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R.F.I. SMLE No 1 Mk 3* .303 Brit SN: 93632

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R.F.I. SMLE No 1 Mk 3* .303 Brit SN: 93632
Indian military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British, manufactured circa 1951. Imported by C.A.I. of St. Albans, V.T. with import marks on the left side of the receiver. Features a blued finish, 25.2" barrel, raised patridge front sight, shrouded tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards, metal nosecap with bayonet lug & square protective front sight ears, single barrel band, serrated trigger, detachable 10 round magazine, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, green canvas sling, charge loading bridge on the receiver, smooth full-length wood hand guard & forend and straight grip shoulder stock with brass trapdoor buttplate. The right side of the butt socket is marked "[Ashoka]/R.F.I./1951/No.1.Mk.3*." Serial numbers match on the receiver, barrel, rear sight leaf and nose cap. Rifle exhibits approximately 65% of it's blued finish showing edge wear, scattered handling marks and a small amount of surface rust. Action is smooth, the bore is dull with minor pitting throughout and the wood stocks are fair. Condition is NRA Fair to Good. ***C&R Firearm***