Guns International #: 103274609
Seller's Inventory #: 568601

Category - BSA Rifles - Enfield Rifles

Category
BSA Rifles
Enfield Rifles

BSA Enfield ShtLe Mk3 - 1917- Austrian police .303 BRITISH

Description:
Guns Listing ID: 568601



British Enfield SMLE No.1 Mk III – .303 British – 1917 BSA – Austrian Police Gendarmerie Marked

Key Features:

Model: Enfield Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) No.1 Mk III

Caliber: .303 British

Year of Manufacture: 1917

Manufacturer: BSA (Birmingham Small Arms Company)

Markings: Officially marked for the Austrian Police Gendarmerie after WWI – rare post-war service history

Condition:

Bore: Strong with sharp rifling, rated very good for its age

Metal: Honest service patina with correct markings intact

Stock: Solid wood stock, shows typical military handling wear, no major cracks or repairs

Action: Fast-cycling cock-on-closing Enfield action, functions correctly

Historical Notes:

Originally manufactured in 1917 by BSA for British service in WWI, this rifle was later issued to the Austrian Police (Gendarmerie) in the interwar period. These rifles were part of post-war redistribution and represent a fascinating chapter of European history — moving from the trenches of WWI to law enforcement service in Austria.

Summary:

Offered here is a 1917 BSA Enfield SMLE No.1 Mk III chambered in .303 British, bearing the scarce Austrian Gendarmerie markings. With its strong bore, solid condition, and unique police service history, this rifle is both a collectible WWI Enfield and a rare example of post-war European police arms.

A must-have for Enfield collectors, WWI enthusiasts, and anyone interested in rare post-war Gendarmerie-marked rifles.

Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: BSA
Model: Enfield ShtLe Mk3 - 1917- Austrian police
Caliber Info: .303 BRITISH
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 24" BARREL
Action: BOLT ACTION
Finish: angel-blue

Price: $849.99