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Lot 214
WWII Australian Lithgow No.1 MK III* 303 Rifle W/ Bayonet
Estimate: $300 - $400
Starting Bid
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| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Serial: F22640
Manufacturer: Lithgow Arsenal-Australia (c. 1944)
Model: SMLE No.1 MK III*
Caliber: 303 British
Barrel Length: 25 in.
OAL: 44.25 in.
Condition: Good; wood stock & handguard/forend have moderate wear & patina; barrel & receiver have parkerized finish w/ moderate wear; magazine has pitting & gray/brown patina; bore is good & bright w/ light fogging & strong rifling
Includes: Wilkonson M1907 bayonet w/ scabbard (dated Nov. 1918); sling
Marked: Australian proofs throughout; right side of stock marked w/ "MAO / SMLE / III* / 1945" next to "HV"; underside of wrist marked "AUSTRALIA"
Provenance: A San Antonio, Texas collection
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