2067 ISHAPORE MK3 SMLE RIOT SHOTGUN

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This item SOLD at 2022 Aug 31 @ 10:45UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 100.00 USD
Estimated at 200.00 - 400.00 USD

Cal. 410 Ga. S #20348I. All visible S #'s matching. Bbl. 25 1/4". Right side of socket marked w/ crown and "G.R.I. ISHAPORE 1944". Left side of socket marked "410 RFI 1949". Action converted to 410 single shot for prison guard use. Wood filler in magazine well. Rear ladder sight pinned to 35 yards. Blade front sight w/ protectors. Front nosecap w/ bayonet lug. Triggerguard has metal importer tag. Bottom mounted sling swivels w/ SMLE khaki sling. Butt stock has brass trap buttplate. Hardwood stock w/ transverse reinforcement screw. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: P1907 bayonet and scabbard. Bayonet has Indian markings and blued surfaces retain most arsenal reworked finish with light wear. Scabbard shows scattered flaking and crazing on leather body. CONDITION: refinished hardwood stock shows armorer repair to right of charger bridge, two armorer reinforcements on rear of handguard and scattered handling marks. Safety is a bit stiff but functional. Metal retains 95% arsenal reworked blue with light handling wear. Very good bore. (22-2581/MJC). CURIO. $200-400.