Guns International #: 101847519
Seller's Inventory #: 215535

Category - Enfield Rifles - Military Rifles - Non-US

Category
Enfield Rifles
Military Rifles - Non-US

WORLD WAR 2 Era ISHAPORE Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III Rifle C&R India Made “1943” Dated SMLE in .303 British

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WORLD WAR 2 Era ISHAPORE Short Magazine Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III Rifle C&R
India Made “1943” Dated SMLE in .303 British
Here we present a Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) No. 1 MK III Rifle, made circa 1943 at the Ishapore Rifle Factory, north of Calcutta, India. In 1904, a rifle factory was established by the British at Ichhapur, anglicized as Ishapore, and began production of the Lee–Enfield rifle, which has continued more or less until the mid-1980s, and possibly the present. The Lee-Enfield is a bolt-action, magazine fed, repeating rifle that served as the main firearm used by the military forces of the British Empire and Commonwealth during the first half of the 20th century.
The British Army adopted the .303 Caliber SMLE No. 1 Mk III in 1904 and the Indian Army soon followed. The Ishapore Rifle Factory began manufacturing this weapon in 1909 using British machines and the same specifications followed by the Royal Small Arms Factory. At what must have been its production peak, Ishapore made 600,000 SMLE No. 1 rifles during World War II.
During the November 2008 terrorist attack in Bombay, several Indian constables armed with these rifles were among the first responders. Regretfully, most of these weapons jammed after firing a few rounds and did not contribute significantly to the running fire-fight that raged across South Bombay. It was reported that the main cause of weapon malfunction appeared to have simply been poor maintenance. The November 2008 terrorist attacks taught several hard lessons. Among them, it is clear, and has been clear for a long time, that the Indian constable deserves a more effective weapon and better training for combating increasingly well-armed criminals and urban terrorists.
The overall condition is good. Robust action. The bore is bright and nicely rifled. This examples stock contains an expected amount of wear (dents and dings) with a little bit of wiggle in the buttstock at the socket. “1943” dated. Visible numbers match. Markings are clear.
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 25 inches.
Caliber: .303 British
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
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$1150
#215535
 

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Curio/Relic: Yes