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Indian No. 1 Mk III SMLE Bolt Action Shotgun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD
Indian No. 1 Mk III SMLE Bolt Action Shotgun
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Indian No. 1 Mk III SMLE Bolt Action Shotgun, with bayonet and scabbard, #V83415, .410 bore, 25.2'' barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, blade front sight with protective ears and adjustable tangent rear sight. Marked on right side of action body ''(crown) G.R. BSA Co 1914 SHT LE III.''; left side is marked ''.410 RFI 1932''. Right side of buttstock stamped ''9.52'' and ''DP''; buttstock disc stamped ''5.94 V 1.K.T.A. 365''. Matching numbers. Smooth bore, no magazine, wooden block pinned into magazine well for single shot operation. Condition overall is very good with approx. 80% finish remaining on the metal. There are cracks on the rear handguard and right side of forend at stock reinforcing bolt, and chips at the nosecap. Buttstock is a lighter color than the forend. Wood shows overall darkening and handling marks. Action is smooth, bright bore is very good. No visible import stamps. Includes a Green British cotton sling in very good condition. Bayonet is stamped on left side ricasso ''(crown)GR 1907 4-16 EFD''; Inspection stamps on grips. Condition overall is very good with the blade showing sharpening and light nicks and patina with darkening to the grips. Scabbard is very good with minor wear to leather. Frog is very good with faded markings. Est.: $300-$450. (C&R)