UNISSUED AUSTRALIAN LITHGOW SMLE III BOLT ACTION
MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 303 Brit. S# 993A. S# matches on receiver, nose cap, & bolt. Bbl. 25", import-marked on right side of the receiver. Tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards. Blade front sight. Nose cap has protective ears & bayonet mt. Butt socket is marked on the right side "MA" / "Lithgow SMLE III* 1945". Hardwood stock set. Brass trap buttplate. MAGS: 1 unmarked 10 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: rifle has hang tags & matching cardboard shipping box. CONDITION: stock set has notably thin original finish with scattered light handling marks. Metal retains 95% of its original black finish with very light high-point wear. Near excellent, shiny bore. PROVENANCE: from the lifelong collection of Terrence McCarty. (24-404/RW). CURIO. $300-500.
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MILITARY RIFLE. Cal. 303 Brit. S# 993A. S# matches on receiver, nose cap, & bolt. Bbl. 25", import-marked on right side of the receiver. Tangent rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards. Blade front sight. Nose cap has protective ears & bayonet mt. Butt socket is marked on the right side "MA" / "Lithgow SMLE III* 1945". Hardwood stock set. Brass trap buttplate. MAGS: 1 unmarked 10 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: rifle has hang tags & matching cardboard shipping box. CONDITION: stock set has notably thin original finish with scattered light handling marks. Metal retains 95% of its original black finish with very light high-point wear. Near excellent, shiny bore. PROVENANCE: from the lifelong collection of Terrence McCarty. (24-404/RW). CURIO. $300-500.
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