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Lithgow SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Cal #67804

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 450.00 USD
Lithgow SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Cal #67804
Australian military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British, manufactured circa 1944. Features a parkerized finish, 25.2" 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 "M A/LITHGOW/S.M.L.E./III*/1944." Serial numbers match on the receiver, barrel, bolt handle and nose cap. The magazine & barrel band are in-the-white white the balance of the metal surfaces on the rifle display a uniform thinned finish with edge wear. Action is smooth, the bore is good+ and the wood stocks are good. Condition is NRA Good+. ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection