^Lot 1672 IRISH FREE STATE MKIII* SMLE BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 303 Brit. S# M27356. Bbl. 25 1/2" 1938 dated. Standard SMLE MK3* sights. Receiver has two sets of serial numbers, one of which was lined out during arsenal overhaul. Nosecap & bolt match new number, while rear sight matches old receiver number. Receiver ring & bbl. have circled "FF" marking for Fianna Fail denoting Irish Free State ownership. Right side of socket has Enfield SHTLE MKIII* markings with 1918 date. Arsenal rework blued finish. Safety is "III" marked but is of a different profile than the standard SMLE MKIII safeties. Hardwood stock set that appears unnumbered with bottom mounted sling swivels & canvas SMLE sling. MAGS: 1-10 rd. unnumbered. CONDITION: stock set has arsenal rework appearance with a couple armorer repairs, scattered dings, handling marks & wear. Metal retains 50% arsenal rework blue with some light pitting, overall fading, scattered oxidation, edge wear, fading & handling marks. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bore with strong rifling but some light pitting. (26-3222/MJC). CURIO. $1000-1500.