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Enfield Short 22 Mk IV* .22 cal SN: G9639

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Enfield Short 22 Mk IV* .22 cal SN: G9639
New Zealand marked British military single shot bolt action training rifle chambered in .22 caliber rimfire. Features a blued finish, 25.2" barrel, raised patridge front sight, leaf style rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards, volley sights, metal nose cap with protective sight ears, bayonet lug & piling swivel, serrated trigger, "22" marked 'magazine' that acts as a brass collector, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, tan canvas sling, integral charge loading bridge on the receiver, smooth full-length wood handguard & forend and straight grip shoulder stock with brass trapdoor buttplate containing an oiler. The right side of the butt socket is marked '"N[broad arrow]Z/5292(lined out)/[crown]/E.R./ENFIELD/1909/Sht L.E/III" and the left side of the butt socket is marked "Sht/22/IV*/N.Z." The bolt head is stamped ".22 No2" and the stock disc is marked "N[broad arrow]Z/5 28/2905." Serial numbers match on the receiver, barrel, bolt handle, and nose cap. Rifle retains approximately 85% of it's blued finish showing some light surface rust and mild wear with brown patina making up the balance. Action is smooth, the bore is good with some light pitting near the muzzle and the wood stocks are good with many blemishes. Condition is NRA Good++. ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection