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Lithgow SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Cal #E66383

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 450.00 USD
Lithgow SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 Cal #E66383
Australian military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British, manufactured circa 1943. Features a parkerized finish, 25.2" barrel, altered blade front sight, shrouded leaf type rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards, receiver mounted AJ Parker adjustable rear sight with variable aperture diopter, metal nosecap with bayonet lug & protective front sight ears, brass barrel band, serrated trigger, no magazine, 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 containing an oiler. The right side of the butt socket is marked "M A/LITHGOW/S.M.L.E./III*/1943." Serial numbers match on the receiver, barrel and bolt handle. Rifle retains approximately 90% of it's parkerized finish showing light handling marks and slide wear on the bolt. Action is smooth, the bore is excellent and the wood stocks are fine. Condition is NRA Very Good+++. ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection