GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURED SMLE NO. 1 MK III* 1944 SHORTENED AND LIGHTENED AUSTRALIAN TROOP TRIALS RIFLE.AUSTRALIAN (LITHGOW)SMLE NO. 1 MK III50303MODERN; C&RCal. 303. British. 20.2" bbl. This rifle was described in Skennerton's reference The Lee Enfield, pg 500. This is one of only 100 manufactured specimens. Nosecap has no hump for stacking swivel, bbl has been shortened and lightened and there is a band at the back of the nosecap. Numbers are all matching. Rear sight graduated for both 200 and 500 yards. Includes an original khaki web sling and its special shortened and lightened bayonet with scabbard. Typical Lithgow SMLE proof marks on right side of receiver with SN on right side of receiver band. Very clear and attractive cartouche and year markings on right side of buttstock. Grooved forward stock wood with clear proof forward of trigger guard and also forward of sling loop. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of World Renowned British Rifle Collector Robert W. Faris. CONDITION: Overall appearance is mint, new, unfired. Factory new condition with near excellent web sling. Bayonet also mint with the only marks being from the scabbard being taken on and off. Very rare gun in the finest possible condition for the discerning military rifle collector. 51608-4 JWK (5,000-10,000)