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Ishapore SMLE No 1 Mk III .303 SN: 76886D

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 450.00 USD
Ishapore SMLE No 1 Mk III .303 SN: 76886D
Indian military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British, manufactured circa 1938. Imported by InterAmerican Co. of Sacramento, C.A. with small import marks on the left side of the receiver. Features a blued finish, 25.2" barrel, raised patridge front sight, shrouded leaf type rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards, metal nosecap with bayonet lug, protective front sight ears & piling swivel, single barrel band, serrated trigger, detachable 10 round magazine with cut-off on the right side of the receiver, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, tan canvas sling, charge loading bridge on the receiver, smooth full-length wood hand guard & forend and straight grip shoulder stock with brass trapdoor buttplate. The right side of the butt socket is marked "[crown]/G.R.I./1938/Sht L.E/III," the barrel is stamped "*/W" over the chamber and the barrel & receiver show nitro proof marks. Serial numbers match on the receiver, barrel, bolt handle and rear sight. The receiver shows strong bluing with some scattered dried grease, the nose cap has drifted to brown patina, the rear sight ears display edge wear and the exposed portion of the magazine is thinning to grey patina. Action is smooth, the bore is excellent and the wood stocks are good+. Condition is NRA Very Good. ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection