Deactivated Early Second World War SMLE No1 MKIII, dated 1939 (Dunkirk Era)

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Deactivated Early Second World War SMLE No1 MKIII, dated 1939 (Dunkirk Era). Manufactured by Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA Co) with magazine cut off plate. Note this rifle was not upgraded to a MKIII*, most were. With the outbreak of WWII the British military soon realised there was a huge shortage of serviceable rifles. Although during the inter war years various new designs and improvements were being trialed, it soon became apparent that the manufacture of the trusty SMLE was the easiest short term fix. These rifles were some of the first to see action early in 1940 during the Allies attempt to halt the German invasion of France with many of these rifle being abandoned on the beaches of Dunkirk after the mass evacuation back to Britain. This rifle may well have been captured as it has German (Erma) proof marks on the receiver plus the unusual canvas sling fitted. Note the armorers repair to the stock, a good indication of service use. Comes with a regiment/unit marked WWI dated 1907 pattern SMLE bayonet. Deactivated with a working action it can be cocked, stripped and dry fired.

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Product Code: R5

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