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Lot 1776
Sale 2032 - Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Lots Open
Nov 26, 2024
Lots Close
Dec 11, 2024
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$500 -
800
Price Realized
$420
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Lot Description
**Australian Lithgow Enfield SMLE Mk. III*
World War II
.303 British. 25.2" barrel length. SN: E49608. Parkerized metal finish set in walnut semi pistol grip stock with two piece full length upper handguard mounting adjustable rear notch and front blade sights with protectors. Bolt action semi detachable magazine fed repeating rifle charged with stripper clips. Right stock ring is struck MA/LITHGOW/SMLE/III*/1943. Top of the barrel struck HV/SC behind the rear sight. Rear sight is struck WA/43. Left receiver struck MA/VII followed by {Crown/Crossed Flags with L and P}. Further crossed flags struck into the bolt. Wrist stamped O/43. Left butt marked M.A/LITHGOW/S.M.L.E./III HV/1943. Forend serial number matches receiver but remaining parts are mixed. Forend additionally struck 74, J, and {Crown/3/S}. Comes with a British pattern khaki sling.
From the Collection of Vern Gregg
This lot is located in Cincinnati.









