Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this historic bolt-action rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Ishapore SHTLE III!
This Ishapore SHTLE III was made at the Ishapore Rifle Factory by the British under their occupation of India. It features the "GRI" stamping that was used pre-1949.
This Ishapore SHTLE III was made at the Ishapore Rifle Factory by the British under their occupation of India. It features the "GRI" stamping that was used pre-1949.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Ishapore Rifle Factory, India
Model: SHTLE III (Short Magazine Lee-Enfield MkIII), Later Designated No.1 Mk III
Serial: 6614U
Date of Manufacture: 1911
Caliber: .303 British
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 25"
Optics/Sights: Win Protected Blade Front with Rear Grenade Launcher
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt
Markings: The right side of the stock collar is marked “crown / G.R.I. / ISHAPORE / 1911 / SHTLE / III”. The bottom left of the stock collar is marked “arrow head / R I F / 1928”. The left front of the receiver is marked with an Indian “crown / GRI / crossed flags / P”. The rear of the bolt handle is marked with a number that does not match the serial number. The rear of the receiver is marked with a few inspection stamps. There are a few other marks on the metal parts. The right rear side of the stock is stamped "1011", "M", and other faded stampings.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1904, a Rifle Factory was established at Ishapore, and began production of the Lee-Enfield rifle, which has continued- more or less- until the mid-1980s, and possibly the present…Military rifles manufactured at Ishapore pre-1949 are stamped "GRI" on the butt socket, referring to George Rex, Imperator (i.e. King George VI, last Emperor of India), whilst military rifles manufactured post-1948 are stamped "RFI", which stands for Rifle Factory, Ishapore. The .303 British caliber Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk III, the 7.62×51mm NATO caliber Ishapore 2A1 rifle, and the 7.62mm NATO L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle were manufactured at the Ishapore Rifle Factory, and the factory now manufactures the 5.56mm INSAS rifle assault rifle for the Indian Army, as well as numerous other weapons like Pistol Auto 9mm 1A for both the military and civilian markets.
This Ishapore SHTLE III was made at the Ishapore factory in India back in 1911. The SHTLE III was later Designated No.1 Mk III. This rifle was made in India during the British occupation so the Ishapore factory designation is “GRI”. After occupation ended it changed to “RFI”. The rifle has an interesting history and can still put plenty of .303 down range. It will add to your Military Collection.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: SHTLE III (Short Magazine Lee-Enfield MkIII), Later Designated No.1 Mk III
Serial: 6614U
Date of Manufacture: 1911
Caliber: .303 British
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 25"
Optics/Sights: Win Protected Blade Front with Rear Grenade Launcher
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt
Markings: The right side of the stock collar is marked “crown / G.R.I. / ISHAPORE / 1911 / SHTLE / III”. The bottom left of the stock collar is marked “arrow head / R I F / 1928”. The left front of the receiver is marked with an Indian “crown / GRI / crossed flags / P”. The rear of the bolt handle is marked with a number that does not match the serial number. The rear of the receiver is marked with a few inspection stamps. There are a few other marks on the metal parts. The right rear side of the stock is stamped "1011", "M", and other faded stampings.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1904, a Rifle Factory was established at Ishapore, and began production of the Lee-Enfield rifle, which has continued- more or less- until the mid-1980s, and possibly the present…Military rifles manufactured at Ishapore pre-1949 are stamped "GRI" on the butt socket, referring to George Rex, Imperator (i.e. King George VI, last Emperor of India), whilst military rifles manufactured post-1948 are stamped "RFI", which stands for Rifle Factory, Ishapore. The .303 British caliber Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk III, the 7.62×51mm NATO caliber Ishapore 2A1 rifle, and the 7.62mm NATO L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle were manufactured at the Ishapore Rifle Factory, and the factory now manufactures the 5.56mm INSAS rifle assault rifle for the Indian Army, as well as numerous other weapons like Pistol Auto 9mm 1A for both the military and civilian markets.
This Ishapore SHTLE III was made at the Ishapore factory in India back in 1911. The SHTLE III was later Designated No.1 Mk III. This rifle was made in India during the British occupation so the Ishapore factory designation is “GRI”. After occupation ended it changed to “RFI”. The rifle has an interesting history and can still put plenty of .303 down range. It will add to your Military Collection.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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