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Lithgow SMLE No I Mk III* .303 Brit SN: D15924

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 450.00 USD
Lithgow SMLE No I Mk III* .303 Brit SN: D15924
WWII era Australian military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British, manufactured circa 1942. Features a matte black phosphate finish, 25.2" barrel, raised patridge front sight, shrouded tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards, metal nosecap with bayonet lug & protective front sight ears, serrated trigger, detachable 10 round magazine, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, sling swivels, charge loading bridge on the receiver, smooth wood hand guards, full-length forend and straight grip shoulder stock with brass trapdoor buttplate. The right side of the butt socket is marked "MA/LITHGOW/S.M.L.E./III*/1942" and he left side is stamped "MA/50". Serial numbers match on the receiver, barrel, bolt, rear sight, nose cap and forend. Rifle retains approximately 90% of it's phosphate finish with the majority of the finish loss in the form of slide wear on the bolt. Action is smooth, the bore is pristine and the wood stocks are near fine with few blemishes. Condition is NRA Very Good. ***C&R Firearm***