1917 BSA MkIII*

Been a full year since I've picked up a SMLE
NZ$441 otd :)
Will post better photos after a clean-up.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...markings-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...9/17BSA3-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...9/17BSA4-1.jpg
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https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...9/17BSA9-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...9/17BSA1-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...9/17BSA2-1.jpg

Nice one. and disc'ed to the Otago Hussars to boot.

Geez it's a nice one mate and you'd be hard pressed to find a better one.

I take it from the lack of comments that not many here are interested in the SMLE.

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Originally Posted by Homer

I take it from the lack of comments that not many here are interested in the SMLE.

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Not true have just logged on looks very good to me from here. :thup: What will the clean up be and why.;)

Very nice 5thBatt, and at an attractive price. While people (myself included) obsess about No. 4 T's you can still find the odd good deal. Last year at a small show I spotted a '17 Enfield MkIII* priced at $275.00! Didn't make any sense- all matching (inc. rear sight, nosecap, forend), good bore. Needless to say I snapped it up and it has proven to be a great shooter. How is the bore and the draws area on your rifle?

Ridolpho

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Very nice 5thBatt, and at an attractive price. While people (myself included) obsess about No. 4 T's you can still find the odd good deal. Last year at a small show I spotted a '17 Enfield MkIII* priced at $275.00! Didn't make any sense- all matching (inc. rear sight, nosecap, forend), good bore. Needless to say I snapped it up and it has proven to be a great shooter. How is the bore and the draws area on your rifle?

Ridolpho

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Ridolpho, the barrel is worn but in good condition & bright, unfortunately the draws are in serious need of attention & beyond my skills but there has been a interesting development that will see the rifle restored by someone who does have the skills, will fill you all in later.

Ok, the 1917 has gone to a new home (that's got to be the shortest time amount of time I've owned a SMLE) but it will be repaired.
Now i have a 1918 EFD MkIII* NZ marked that i swapped for it, not too unhappy, would have preferred to have the 1917 but at least its not going sit in a safe never to be fired.
The 1918 gets me one step closer to having all the manufactures for that year, now i just need a 1918 Ishapore which might take some time.
Will post pics of the 1918/s when time permits.

This is the rifle i traded the 1917 for.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...9/18EFD8-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...9/18EFD7-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...9/18EFD3-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...9/18EFD4-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...9/18EFD5-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...9/18EFD6-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...9/181EFD-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...9/18EFD2-1.jpg

Too bad you couldn't have both :) still nice, and good luck with the ishapore. The last 2 out of 4 Smle's I've bought have had shagged draws. I feel like I've hit the lottery when I field strip a recent acquisition and its ready to go.
Cheers