Century Arms Import SMLE

[smerdon42]

Bindi I have a 16 that was ftred in 54 still has original stock and cut off with volley sight no dial on it and no rear peep sight it’s staying as is . Originally from wagga so have shot a lot of 303 around there on Roos

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[Bindi2]

Bindi I have a 16 that was ftred in 54 still has original stock and cut off with volley sight no dial on it and no rear peep sight it’s staying as is . Originally from wagga so have shot a lot of 303 around there on Roos

I have early rifles that are still in original issue trim. Boy do they looked tired and battered, then all the way out to the only original piece left is the action/bolt from the last FTR. looking like a new 53.

[mmppres]

I buy an sell alot of different military rifle. From sporter style hunting rifles that look wonderful. Too bubbas best make mistake. Then the collections or consignments from estates. Very very few are free from some type of military change. Those that are are rare. But the ones i seam to keep are those that have seen it all an done it well. Dog eared an ugly. Plus they still shoot well.

[Brian Dick]

capt14k,

I have to wonder who perpetrates some of this mythology. Import marking criteria was put in place in 1968 and is the same for ALL firearms unless a marking variance is applied for and approved by BATFE. Serial numbers must be 1/16" font and other markings can be smaller as long as it's legible. 1/32" is as small as it gets to be legible to the naked eye. Any engraved markings must be applied to a depth of three thousands of an inch. As far as local ATF compliance inspectors giving solid advice on import matters, I can assure you it isn't the case having been inspected here many times over 25 years. The criteria comes only from BATFE Imports Branch and Firearms Technology Branch. Removing import marks as required by Federal law IS illegal.

Brian

[pan957]

20 years ago I was fortunate to buy 2 rifles from Century Arms when they were located in the old St Albans, VT rail yard. I got a Tula Russian SKS that was arsenal refinished complete with peeling varnish stock finish and gobs of cosmolene. Also a #4 MK2 unfired in the cosmolene. Irish war reserve but not mummy wrapped. 2 scratches in the stock and a dent in the magazine, all markings were highlighted with gold marker pen. I've never degreased them.