1937 Ishapore SMLE.

**Anzac15** · 09-27-2012 08:39 PM

Found a pretty darn decent 1937 Ishapore SMLE today, all matching, no import mark, considering purchasing it. If I do, it will be the earliest Ishapore I have bought. Wondering how the quality is on these. Does not seem to be as 'rough' as most folks have described. Just wanted to get some thoughts on it. Will post pics if I get it. Thanks!

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**Highly Recommended** · 09-27-2012 08:39 PM

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**barbarossa** · 09-27-2012 11:52 PM

Early Ishapores are really nicely made and are at least as good quality as their English manufacture contemporaries. Purchase with confidence. Not an altogether common rifle!

**Anzac15** · 09-28-2012 01:18 AM

Good to hear. I think that will definitely be making the purchase tomorrow. I have owned two 1950 Ishapores, and both were solid rifles. Looking forward to sharing it with you guys.

**A square 10** · 09-28-2012 09:52 AM

looking forward to seeing what you get , i sold/gifted all of my ishapores many years ago when i narrowed the focus of my efforts and downsized the accumulation , but i was very happy with every example i had purchased - you should be happy with this one

**Anzac15** · 09-28-2012 08:46 PM

Picked her up today, and just finished cleaning her. Note the mag cut off slot. Rust looks far worse than it is after cleaning...enjoy! (BTW, I think the wood is gorgeous)

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**jmoore** · 09-29-2012 04:34 PM

Some 0000 steel wool and oil ought to tame most of the brown spots.

I've seen worse!

**Anzac15** · 09-29-2012 11:36 PM

Yep! I got it..again, it looks worse in the pics than it is. The bore is mirror! Nicest I've ever seen on an Ishy.
Watching 'The Man Who Would Be King'..with all these Raj dated rifles about me....wish all of us similar minded enthusiasts could be here enjoying a pint or two!!!!

**Anzac15** · 09-30-2012 01:18 AM

Ok, it took place quite a few years before this rifle was built, but you guys know what I mean!

**RobD** · 09-30-2012 04:00 PM

Lovely rifle.
Out of interest, the markings look like Mk III (no star). I can't tell from the pics - is the receiver machined for cutoff? Are there volleys? How did Ishapore distinguish Mk III verus III* rifles?

**Anzac15** · 09-30-2012 04:50 PM

Yes, there was a mag cutoff at one point. Has been restocked at some point. No volley sights. Honestly don't know if it had them previously.

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