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Lithgow SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 SN: B98608

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 900.00 USD
Lithgow SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 SN: B98608
WWII era Australian military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British, manufactured circa 1941. Features a black phosphate finish, 25.2" barrel, raised patridge front sight, shrouded leaf type rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards, metal nosecap with bayonet lug, piling swivel & protective front sight ears, single barrel band, sling swivels, serrated trigger, detachable 10 round magazine, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, loading bridge on the receiver, smooth full-length wood hand guard & forend and straight grip shoulder stock with brass trapdoor buttplate containing an oiler bottle. Matching serial numbers are found on the receiver, barrel and bolt handle with no numbers observed elsewhere. The right side of the butt socket is marked "M A/LITHGOW/S.M.L.E./III*/1941”. Rifle retains approximately 95% of its arsenal finish showing scattered handling marks and slide wear on the bolt. Action is smooth, the bore is excellent and the wood stocks are fine. Condition is NRA Excellent. ***C&R Firearm***