Short Lee-Enfield [SMLE] No 1 Mk III* bolt action rifle, 1918

New Zealand Military issue, WW1

Short Lee-Enfield [SMLE] No 1 Mk III* bolt action rifle, 1918

bolt action rifle; .303 inch calibre; with magazine & bayonet.

markings: serial number: P44259 on body, barrel and bolt; “N[broad arrow]Z” on barrel and butt; sold out of service mark “->S/S<-“; proof & view marks & military acceptance marks on barrel

maker's name: G.R. / BSA Co Ltd./ 1918 / Sht LF / III*

maker: Birmingham Small Arms Co. Ltd., London

W1046 (war)

162808 (police firearm registration number)

History

War History

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