Guns International #: 103330434
Seller's Inventory #: 584348

Category - Enfield Rifles - Military Rifles - British

Category
Enfield Rifles
Military Rifles - British

ENFIELD 1918 smle mkIII .303 BRITISH

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Guns Listing ID: 584348



**ENFIELD 1918 SHORT MAGAZINE LEE-ENFIELD (SMLE) MARK III RIFLE**

You are looking at a classic piece of military history: an Enfield Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Mark III rifle, dating back to 1918—the final year of World War I. This rifle is renowned for its smooth bolt action, fast rate of fire, and reliability as the main service rifle of the British and Commonwealth forces for the first half of the 20th century.

**Key Features & Historical Significance:**

* **Model:** Enfield 1918 SMLE Mark III (often denoted as No. 1 Mk III or III\*).
* **Caliber:** Standard British military caliber, **.303 British**.
* **Action:** Iconic and historically significant **bolt-action repeating rifle**.
* **Capacity:** Features the distinctive high-capacity **10-round detachable box magazine**, plus one in the chamber (10 + 1).
* **Barrel Length:** Standard military length of **25.2 inches**.
* **Condition:** Rated in **Good Condition**, which is respectable for a military rifle over a century old. This typically means the rifle is functional and has preserved its military configuration, showing typical handling marks and wear from its service life.

A highly collectible firearm with significant provenance from the World War I era.

Manufacturer: ENFIELD
Model: 1918 smle mkIII
Caliber Info: .303 BRITISH
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 24" BARREL
Action: SEMI AUTOMATIC
Finish: black and wood

Price: $699.99