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Enfield SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Cal SN K6582

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 450.00 USD
Enfield SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Cal SN K6582
British military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British. Manufactured circa 1918. Features a blued finish, 25.2" barrel, raised patridge front sight, leaf type rear sight graduated to 2000yds, metal nosecap with bayonet lug and protective sight ears, single barrel band, serrated trigger, detachable 10Rd magazine, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, canvas sling, charge loading bridge on the receiver, full length hand guard, forend, straight grip shoulder stock with brass trapdoor buttplate. The right side of the butt socket is marked '[crown]/G.R./ Enfield/1918 and SHT L.E/III*'. The receiver is stamped 'F' inside a circle. The underside of the wrist is stamped with a '[broad arrow] inside a circle' and the heel is stamped 'L'. The forend is stamped SLAZ/50 B 8'. Serial numbers are matching on receiver and rear sight (forced). Rifle exhibits approximately 95% of its blued finish showing little wear. Action is smooth, bore is pristine and the wood stocks are fine though the buttstock slightly ill fitting. Condition is NRA Excellent as refinished ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection