Lithgow SMLE 111* 1942
A Second World War-production Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) No. 1 Mk III* rifle manufactured by Lithgow Small Arms Factory in 1942.
This is one of an estimated 132,000 rifles made by Lithgow SAF in 1942, with the post-1926 Lithgow manufacturer's stamp of 'MA Lithgow SMLE III* 1942' stamped on the receiver beneath the bolt handle
A verty tidy SMLE example, complete with sling.
Non Matching bolt number.
Front barrel band has been polishied for some reason