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R.F.I. SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 SN: 56537M

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R.F.I. SMLE No 1 Mk III* .303 SN: 56537M
Indian military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in .303 British, manufactured circa 1945. Imported by C.A.I. of St. Albans, V.T. with 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 & square protective front sight ears, single barrel band, serrated trigger, detachable 10 round 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. The right side of the butt socket is marked "[ashoka]/R.F.I./1945/No.1.Mk.3*." Serial numbers match on the receiver, barrel, rear sight and nose cap. Rifle exhibits approximately 90% of it's blued finish showing light wear and a spec of light rust on the top of the receiver. 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