^Lot 1364 RIMFIRE CONVERTED LITHGOW SMLE BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 22 LR. S# C35168. Bbl. 25 1/2". Standard SMLE sights with rear graduated to 2000m. Matching numbers on receiver & bolt. Forend & mag are mismatched & other visible parts appear unnumbered. Left of stripper clip guide & receiver have "IA Co" & "AUSTRALIA" import markings. Left side of socket has Lithgow SMLE III* markings with 1941 date. Rifle appears to have an aftermarket 22 LR conversion unit installed in bbl. No additional markings to denote military rimfire conversion. Metal has a mix of arsenal parkerized & Suncorite finishes. Hardwood stock set with bottom mounted sling swivels & repro SMLE canvas sling. Right side of butt has "R/MA/3 47" rebuild marking. Right side of stock has "3/44" marking below action. MAGS: 1-10 rd. standard SMLE style. CONDITION: refinished stock has glossy finish with scattered dings & handling marks. Metal retains 93% Suncorite & parkerized finishes with some wood finish overrun, handling marks, edge wear & flaking. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bore shows some light frosting but strong rifling. (26-1364/MJC). CURIO. $400-600.