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Ishapore SMLE No 1 Mk III .303 Cal SN 8205B

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Ishapore SMLE No 1 Mk III .303 Cal SN 8205B
Indian military bolt action rifle dated 1918. Features 25" barrel, bayonet lug, protected post front sight, adjustable rear tangent sight with protective ears, 10 round detachable magazine, stripper clip guide bridge, magazine cut off, manual safety, sling swivels, two piece wood stock with straight grip, brass buttplate with trap door storage compartment. Nosecap is a variant lacking any provision for a stacking swivel. Bore is fair to good condition, dark, with strong rifling. Metal has 85% coverage of brownish gray colored finish, bare metal on some sharp edges, bolt body mostly a brownish patina color with darker blued locking lug. Wood is good condition, dark with creases, dents, small gouges. Wood to metal fit is very good and wood is solid condition. No importer marks observed. Condition is NRA Good+ *** C&R Firearm ***