WW2 Australian No. 1 Mk. III* SMLE Rifle by Lithgow 303 British
Guns International #: 101671894 Seller's Inventory #: 40522
Category: Enfield Rifles - Military Rifles - Non-US

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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
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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 #B97290, .303 British, 25" barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is a 1941 dated rifle that has retained 90-92% of the original phosphate finish, that has gray fading on the edges and projections, as well as on the bearing surfaces of the matching numbered bolt. There is an embedded piece of metal on the left side of the receiver ring (possibly shrapnel) that was ground flush what appears to be a small piece of shrapnel damage on the left side of the receiver ring and edge of the stock. It does not appear to affect the left chamber wall, although a competent gunsmith should be consulted before any thought is given to the loading or firing of rifle. All markings remain intact and strong and there is an unobtrusive import mark along the base of the charger bridge. The wood is in very good-near fine condition with numerous small handling marks and minor blemishes throughout. The right side of the butt has crisp 'M.A / LITHGOW / SMLE’’, 'III* HV / 1942’' stamps (the "HV" indicates that the rifle was sighted in with high velocity ammunition). This is a very good plus example of a WW2 manufactured Lithgow SMLE, and would make a great display piece. FFL or C&R

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: SMLE
Serial Number: B97290
Caliber Info: .303
Gauge Info: .303