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    Authentication Assistance re: m1903a3

    Hello!

    I am considering the purchase of a m1903a3 that is being represented as part of an elder gentleman’s estate.

    I am attaching some pictures for your review.

    The weapon appears well kept, and in good condition.

    I look forward to hearing from you.

    Thanks!

    Art Masoero
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    A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered.  Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping.  In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail.  I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!).  CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping. Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles. Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components. Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear. Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.
     

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    It is a mixmaster of parts, the bolt sleeve is from a Smith Corona. Probably original barrel on the receiver. It is missing the front sight blade and stack swivel, indicating someone has pulled parts that aren’t normally needing to be pulled for normal maintenance or complete tear down.

    Look at the bore condition, bolt face wear, cracks in the stock. And most importantly, look at the receiver around the cut off switch to see if it has removed welds or discoloration of the finish indicating welds. Might be a reclaimed drill rifle if the is evidence of welds.

    If everything checks out it would be a 700-750 rifle with the missing parts around here. Not much more if the parts were there. If it was a drill rifle or poor condition parts I wouldn’t consider it unless using for parts and real cheap.

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