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Lithgow SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Brit #E45542

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Lithgow SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Brit #E45542
Rifle, Bolt-action. Australian Military issue. Manufactured in the Lithgow small arms factory in New south Wales, Australia. 25.2" barrel. Fixed front sight blade,, with sight protectors. Ramped, adjustable rear sights, with protectors. 2-piece wood stock, and 2-piece hand guards. brass butt plate with trapdoor. Steel nose cap, with bayonet lug. Magazine release latch inside of triggerguard. Thumb safety on right stock band. Left stock band, marked MA Lithgow SMLE 1943. Matching markings on left rear stock. Numerous British/ Australian proofs on metal, and wood. Imported by IA Co, Calf. marked on right receiver. Correct dark blue Enfield sling attached. Bore is poor/rough. Metal, and wood have the usual scratches/dings/dents present on Military surplus rifles. Rifle does not have the bolt, or magazine. Top of chamber, and stock marked "DP" , for Drill purposes. This would explain the missing parts. NRA Condition-Good, as Drill Rifle. Modern Firearm. C&R Eligible.