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Enfield SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Cal SN S2222

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 S2222
Austrian police issued 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 disc and brass trapdoor buttplate containing oiler and pull through cleaning rope. The right side of the butt socket is marked '[crown]/G.R Enfield/1918 and SHT L.E/III*'. The barrel is stamped with an eagle inside the words 'Osterr Gendaarmerie' forming a circle. The underside of the wrist is carved 'XIV' and the underside of the stock is stamped 'E'. Serial numbers are matching on receiver, bolt handle, nosecap and rear sight. Majority of the metal surfaces display gray/brown patina with some bluing retained on the barrel and nosecap. Action is smooth, bore is very good and the wood stocks are fair with wood missing around the rear sight and to the left side of the chamber. Condition is near NRA Good ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection