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WW1 Australian No. 1 Mk. III SMLE Rifle by Lithgow (Unit Marked)
Guns International #: 101273233 Seller's Inventory #: 37190
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
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1218
Total Number of Listings: 20403
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
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 #8355 / 31450, .303 British, 25" barrel with a fine, bright bore that has a small amount of freckling within the grooves. This is a 1915 dated rifle that was arsenal renumbered to 8355, and still has the old matching numbers on the nosecap, forend, and bolt. The metal retains 80-85% of the arsenal reapplied blue finish that has silvered at the muzzle, on the bearing surfaces of the bolt, as well as along the high edges and projections. The rifle still has the original magazine cut-off, but no volley sights, and the receiver was property marked on the top of the receiver ring: “5th M.D." (5th Military District, Western Command, Western Australia); and a US importer mark is present on the right side of the receiver at the base of the charger guide. The wooden stock and handguards have been arsenal refinished to fine condition and have numerous small handling marks and small surface blemishes throughout. The right side of the buttstock has the rare Lithgow “Kangaroo" cartouche, and matches the newer serial number. A 1918 date and an additional issue stamp are also present: “CMF / 5MD" (Citizen Military Forces / 5th Military District). The brass buttplate has a darker brown-ochre patina and the stock compartment is empty. This is a fine, armory refurbished, WW1 Australian SMLE overall. FFL or C&R
SOLD
Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: SMLE
Serial Number: 8355 / 31450
Caliber Info: .303
Gauge Info: .303