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LSA / ISHAPORE Sht.LE III SINGLE SHOT BOLT ACTION

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:175.00 USD Estimated At:350.00 - 500.00 USD
LSA / ISHAPORE Sht.LE III SINGLE SHOT BOLT ACTION

RIFLE.
Cal. 303 Brit. S# L41351 / 5282. Bbl. 25 1/4" w/ front sight marked "N", broad arrow & ".03". Mfg. by LSA in 1912 & altered by Ishapore in 1925 to single shot for guard duties by adding walnut filler block retained by 2 wood pins plus metal single shot loading platform. Nose cap (ready for swivel but missing), right front of receiver, rear sight (crossed out 14001) bottom of stock behind nose cap & bolt handle all numbered L41351; bottom right of socket numbered 5282. Bottom left of socket w/ "SL" / "RFI" / "1925". "LY" crossed out over chamber on receiver plus "EY" crossed out over top rear of bbl. Numerous proofs & marks throughout. Brass buttplate plus blank stock disk. CONDITION: about good appearance overall w/ numerous stock marks. Very good metal finish w/ some high point wear. Good worn bore w/ even light frosting. (22-591/NW). CURIO. $350-500.