| Stevens/Savage Arms Co., Model: No.4 Mk.1* SMLE, Cal: .303 Briti...
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Stevens/Savage Arms Co., Model: No.4 Mk.1* SMLE, Cal: .303 British, MFG: 1942, S/N: 1604035, bolt action rifle, 25 '' barrel.
HISTORY: Savage built No.4 Mk.1 SMLE rifle for Britan under the lend lease act. They were actually built by Stevens which was a division of savage at the time. They made over 1 million No.4 rifles during WW2. they would have a big ''UNITED STATES PROPERTY'' mark on the top of the receiver, that was obliterated on this rifle after it was refurbished at Maltby during or after WW2.
Condition: The two-piece wood stock is very good with nicks, dings, chips, & scratches from use/age. The top of the wrist is marked ''4035'', the bottom of the wrist is marked with a worn stamping over ''N2'', over a broad arrow. The bottom of the forend is marked ''S.I''. the front barrel band is missing a piece & is held on with a piece of wire. The black phosphate finish rates 85% overall with areas of thinning & patina speckling. The left side of the wrist band is marked with the S/N, ''S'', ''1942'', & a small flaming bomb. The left side of the receiver is marked ''FTR'' over ''M'', ''No4MkI*''. The top of the receiver band is marked ''A'' over ''19'' in parenthesis, ''ENGLAND'' & a British crown proof. The right end of the barrel is marked with more British import/proofing marks. S/N mismatched bolt ''47C3044''. The bore is excellent. Bright with no visible roughness. 5 groove rifling. The barrel holds a square post front sight. With a receiver mounted, flip up aperture real sight, marked 2 to 13. The stock carries a brass trapdoor buttplate, has black plastic oiler bottler inside. The rifle has both bottom sling loops. Rifle comes with period correct canvas sling, & a savage made No.4 MKII bayonet & sheath. A very nice US made SMLE. FFL or C&R Req - Value: 300 to 600
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