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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: Y53884 British military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British. Manufactured circa 1915. 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 brass trapdoor buttplate. The right side of the butt socket is marked '[crown]/GR/ B.S.A. Co./1915 and SHT L.E/III*'. The left side of the butt socket is stamped 'ENGLAND' and the barrel and receiver show Birmingham proof nosecap and rear sight (forced). Rifle exhibits approximately 60% of its blued finish showing some scattered light surface rust and the magazine turned to brown patina. Action is smooth, bore is very good and the wood stocks are fair to good. Condition is near NRA Good ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection