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Ishapore SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 SN: 45817H

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 450.00 USD
Ishapore SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 SN: 45817H
Shortened Indian military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British, manufactured circa 1943. Features a black painted finish, 19 7/16" barrel, raised patridge front sight, shrouded leaf type rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards, metal nosecap with bayonet lug & protective front sight ears, single barrel band, serrated trigger, detachable 10 round 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 brass trapdoor buttplate. The right side of the butt socket is marked "[crown]/G.R.I./1943/No.1.Mk.III*." Serial numbers match on the receiver, barrel, bolt handle and rear sight. Rifle retains approximately 90% of it's black painted finish showing edge wear and handling marks. Action is smooth, the bore is excellent and the wood stocks are fine. Condition is NRA Fine. ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection