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Enfield SMLE No 1 Mk III .303 Cal SN: F5454

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Enfield SMLE No 1 Mk III .303 Cal SN: F5454
SN: F5454 Austrian police issued magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British. Manufactured circa 1918. 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 with cut off on the right side of the receiver, 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]/Enfield./1918 and SHT L.E/III' with a star lined out. The barrel is stamped with an eagle inside the words 'Osterr.Gendaarmerie' forming a circle. The buttstock shows traces of words painted in white but are illegible. Serial numbers are matching on receiver, bolt handle, rear sight (forced) and nosecap. Rifle exhibits approximately 80% of its finish with a majority of the loss on nosecap and charging bridge. Action is smooth, bore is dark with good rifling and the wood stock is good with numerous blemishes. Condition is NRA Good to Very Good ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection