Sold for $540

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Lot Description

**Factory Refurbished U.S. Lend Lease Savage-Enfield No.4 Mk.I/3

.303 British. 25.2" barrel length. SN: 17C1646. Black Re-Arsenaled Suncorite finish overall set in an oil finished walnut semi-pistol grips tock, and mounting standard front blade with protectors and adjustable rear aperture sights. Bolt action repeating rifle fed by semi-detachable 10-shot magazines charged with stripper clips. Upper left side of the action body is marked U.S. PROPERTY with the left rear action body struck S/1942, indicating it was made by Savage Arms in the United States, and provided as lend-lease aid. Left flat of the action body shows a struck model marking reading No4MKI* with new marking applied afterward reading No4MKI/3(F)FTR/53 followed by the serial number. This latter mark indicates the rifle went through factory repair after World War II. Receiver ring is struck with the Indonesian {Star} property marking. Serial numbers match on major components. Caliber mark at left side of action body reads 303 BRIT with importer mark just above triggerguard reading IAC ALEX VA.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

From the Collection of Vern Gregg

Condition Report

Very Good as Arsenal Refinished. Bore is Very Bright with sharp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows some internal cycling wear with scuffs and abrasions on the edges of the magazine and nosecap. Toe of the stock has been painted green. Furniture shows two long scratches on the right forend and right comb with further scattered light scratches and dents.

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