^Lot 2444 WW1 BRITISH SMLE MKIII* BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH

GRENADE LAUNCHER CUP. Cal. 303 Brit. S# N442. Bbl. 25 1/2". Standard SMLE sights. Matching numbers on receiver, bolt & nosecap. Other visible parts unnumbered or mismatched. Right side of socket has Enfield & MKIII* markings with 1916 date. Metal has a mix of arsenal blue & Suncorite finishes. Rifle has detachable S&B grenade launching cup. Hardwood stock with bottom mounted sling swivels & leather sling. MAGS: 1-10 rd. detachable. CONDITION: refinished stock has a few armorer patch repairs, some handling marks & scratches. Metal retains 50% arsenal finishes with scattered oxidation, some wood finish overrun, handing marks & edge wear. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bore with strong rifling & a bit of light frosting. PROVENANCE: Military Museum Collection of Shooters Outpost, Hooksett NH. (26-2560/MJC). CURIO. $1,200-1,600.