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B.S.A. Co SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Cal

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
B.S.A. Co SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Cal
SN:B35125 British military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British. Manufactured circa 1916. Features a blued finish, 25.2" barrel, raised patridge front sight, leaf type rear sight graduated to 2000yds, metal nosecap with bayonet lug and protective sight ears, single barrel band, serrated trigger, detachable 10Rd magazine, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, canvas sling, charge loading bridge on the receiver, full length hand guard, forend, straight grip shoulder stock with brass disc and trapdoor metal buttplate containing oiler. The right side of the butt socket is marked '[crown]/G.R/B.S.A. Co./1916 and SHT L.E/III*'. The receiver and barrel are stamped with a [broad arrow] inside of a circle. The barrel is also stamped with 'HV' behind the rear sight and 'T' over the chamber. Safety has an unusual shape. Rifle exhibits approximately 80% of its blued finish showing light wear. Action performs well, bore is very good and the wood stocks are fair showing repairs and a large gap on the left side of the receiver. Condition is NRA Good+ ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection