SMLE Mk I, one time Queensland Govt

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So the rifle was in the QLD police dept then WWII happened so it was re-acquired by the armed services for the duration of hostilities probably for the home guard force then for some reason DP'ed finally being sold OOS as a fire-able weapon with the DP struck out, is that close to its possible life journey to date. By the way Ridolpho nice find its found the right owner now who appreciates it .