2316 LITHGOW NO. 2 MKIV* TRAINING RIFLE.

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This item SOLD at 2022 Aug 31 @ 13:35UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 150.00 USD
Estimated at 300.00 - 400.00 USD

Cal. 22 LR. S #C96980. Bbl. 25 1/2". All visible matching numbers. Lithgow SMLE converted to single shot .22 training rifle. Right side of socket is marked w/ "MA LITHGOW SMLE III* 1942". Top of receiver is marked with "DP" denoting drill purpose above S #. Import marking on charger bridge. Tangent rear sight graduated to 2000m. Blade front sight w/ protectors. Bottom mounted sling swivels w/ additional sling swivel ahead of magazine. Hardwood stock. Right side of butt marked "2 MKIV 4/49" denoting conversion to .22 trainer in 1949. Brass buttplate w/ trap. MAGS: 1 w/ follower assembly removed. CONDITION: hardwood stock set shows an armorer repair in front of right side of socket, some handling marks & dings. Metal retains 90% gray arsenal parkerized finish with some freckling on magazine body & scattered light silvering on the exposed edges. Bright excellent bore. (22-2364/MJC). CURIO. $300-400.