Australian No. 1 Mk. III S.M.L.E. Rifle by Lithgow
Guns International #: 100564347 Seller's Inventory #: 28697
Category: Enfield Rifles - Military Rifles - Non-US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #A5080, .303 British, 25” barrel with a very good, bright bore that has mild freckling within the grooves. This is a 1918 dated rifle that was refurbished for World War II and has matching numbers on the nosecap, forend, and bolt. The metal retains about 90% of the armory applied phosphate finish that has faded to gray and silvered at the muzzle, as well as along the high edges and projections. The rifle is fitted with a later “HV/SC” marked, high-velocity barrel and has a crisp “FTR” repair stamp on the receiver (most likely applied when the rifle was overhauled and re-barreled). Import markings are present on the right side of the receiver and the magazine cut-off is still in place. The wooden stock and handguards have been arsenal refinished to fine condition and have scattered small handling dings and minor surface blemishes as well as some faintly visible sanding marks along the sides of the buttstock. The brass buttplate has a darker brown-ochre patina and the magazine retains a commensurate amount of blued finish. This is a fine World War I, armory refurbished Aussie Enfield overall. {Ref. “The Lee-Enfield A Century of Lee-Metford & Lee-Enfield Rifles & Carbines” by Ian Skennerton; 2007} FFL or C&R
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: SMLE
Serial Number: A5080
Caliber Info: .303
Gauge Info: .303