June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/28/2018
Gun (A) is a BSA 1918 ShtLE III*. Import marked on the receiver. Retains 85% arsenal finish. All markings are clear. Good mechanical function. Stock has some dings and handling marks. Matching numbers including the magazine. Bore is very good with strong rifling. Black leather sling. Accompanied by a SANDERSON 1907 bayonet with a 9'18 date on it, proper leather scabbard. Gun (B) is an Enfield made ShtLE III with no asterisks. Dated 1914. Original magazine cutoff is still present. Bolt is not matching, however, the receiver and nosecap are. Magazine is not matching. Good mechanical function. Does not appear to be import marked. Has an F (broad arrow) R over 1932 stamped into the bottom of the left side of the butt socket in the metal. Rear sight protective ears are loose. Bore is fine with strong rifling. This gun is accompanied by a 1907 SANDERSON bayonet with a 10'17 date on it. Pommel of bayonet has the Canadian military proof. Proper scabbard. This gun also comes with a reproduction Hale rifle grenade made of resin.
Accessories
(A)Bayonet (B)Bayonet & Repro Rifle Grenade
Manufacturer
(A) BSA Co. (B) Enfield
Model
(A) SMLE No. 1 Mk III* (B) SMLE No. 1 Mk III
Serial Number
(A) I83960 (B) G5805