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SPORTERIZED ENFIELD SHTLE III* BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 450.00 USD
SPORTERIZED ENFIELD SHTLE III* BOLT ACTION RIFLE.
Cal. 303 Brit. S# 4763. Bbl 25". SHTLE III* bolt action rifle manufactured by Enfield. Last digit of year of manufacture on receiver is illegible. Receiver and barrel shank exhibit various British proofs. Metal components exhibit a blued finish, with a coat of lacquer present in some areas. Stock has been shortened, with the rear sling swivel having been removed and a new swivel added on the underside of the forend. Front & rear sight protective "ears" have been removed. Left side of receiver wall has been drilled and tapped. Upper buttplate screw is not present. MAGS: 1 10 rnd. CONDITION: metal components retain large amounts of their arsenal blue finish, exhibiting wear and thinning overall that shows through to gray patina. Dark bore, exhibiting fair rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered marks from handling and storage, with a small purpose made hole on either side near the receiver socket. Right side of stock and buttstock exhibit arsenal repairs. (23-2569/MLW). CURIO. $300-450.