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Lee Enfield SMLE Mk. III* Rifle by Lithgow Post-War Austrian Police Marked
Guns International #: 102697493 Seller's Inventory #: 37191
Category: Enfield Rifles - Military Rifles - British
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: 1304
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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 #68802 / A33749, .303 British, 25" barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is a 1919 dated rifle that was arsenal reconditioned for WW2, and has matching numbers on the nosecap, forend, and bolt. The metal retains 90-92% 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 now has a No. 4 type cocking-piece, and the receiver was property marked on the knox form: "ÖSTERR. / (Eagle Crest) / GENDARMERIE" (Austrian Military Police), but no US importer mark is visible. 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, 1919 date and an additional issue stamp are also present: "CMF / 3MD" (Citizen Military Forces / 3rd Military District). The brass buttplate has a darker brown-ochre patina and the stock compartment is empty. This is a fine, Austrian-used, Australian SMLE overall. FFL or C&R;
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes