Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this historical australian made bolt-action rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Lithgow SMLEIII MK3 No 1 Lee-Enfield!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Lithgow
Model: SMLEIII MK3 No 1 Lee-Enfield
Serial: 1285A
Date of Manufacture: 1945
Caliber: .303 British
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 25.5"
Optics/Sights: Post Front / Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Stock and Forearm
Action: Bolt
Markings: Crown over Crossed Flags with letters L and P located on the left side of the receiver
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The SMLE Mk III* (redesignated Rifle No.1 Mk III* in 1926) saw extensive service throughout World War II as well, especially in the North African, Italian, Pacific and Burmese theatres in the hands of British and Commonwealth forces. Australia and India retained and manufactured the SMLE Mk III* as their standard-issue rifle during the conflict, presumably due to familiarity with the design and ease of production, and the rifle remained in Australian military service through the Korean War, until it was replaced by the L1A1 SLR in the late 1950s. (The Lithgow Small Arms Factory finally ceased production of the SMLE Mk III* in 1953.)
The Lithgow Small Arms Factory is a military small arms factory located in the town of Lithgow, New South Wales in Australia. Opened on June 8, 1912, the factory initially manufactured Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk III rifles (and bayonets thereof) for the Australian military during WWI, expanding production during WWII to include Vickers machine guns, Bren Guns, various artillery pieces and field guns, and (from the 1950s) the L1A1 SLR rifle, before branching out into sporting goods (including civilian firearms and golf clubs), tools, sewing machines, and similar products. The factory was later acquired by Australian Defence Industries (now Thales Australia) and, as ADI Lithgow, continues to manufacture the F88 Austeyr rifle currently used by the Australian military, as well as small arms ammunition and propellants for both the military and civilian markets.
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: SMLEIII MK3 No 1 Lee-Enfield
Serial: 1285A
Date of Manufacture: 1945
Caliber: .303 British
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 25.5"
Optics/Sights: Post Front / Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Stock and Forearm
Action: Bolt
Markings: Crown over Crossed Flags with letters L and P located on the left side of the receiver
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The SMLE Mk III* (redesignated Rifle No.1 Mk III* in 1926) saw extensive service throughout World War II as well, especially in the North African, Italian, Pacific and Burmese theatres in the hands of British and Commonwealth forces. Australia and India retained and manufactured the SMLE Mk III* as their standard-issue rifle during the conflict, presumably due to familiarity with the design and ease of production, and the rifle remained in Australian military service through the Korean War, until it was replaced by the L1A1 SLR in the late 1950s. (The Lithgow Small Arms Factory finally ceased production of the SMLE Mk III* in 1953.)
The Lithgow Small Arms Factory is a military small arms factory located in the town of Lithgow, New South Wales in Australia. Opened on June 8, 1912, the factory initially manufactured Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Mk III rifles (and bayonets thereof) for the Australian military during WWI, expanding production during WWII to include Vickers machine guns, Bren Guns, various artillery pieces and field guns, and (from the 1950s) the L1A1 SLR rifle, before branching out into sporting goods (including civilian firearms and golf clubs), tools, sewing machines, and similar products. The factory was later acquired by Australian Defence Industries (now Thales Australia) and, as ADI Lithgow, continues to manufacture the F88 Austeyr rifle currently used by the Australian military, as well as small arms ammunition and propellants for both the military and civilian markets.
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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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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