WW1, 1917 Dated, BSA Co, SMLE No.1 Mk III* .303 Calibre Rifle, Sling, 1918 Dated WD Wilkinson Sword Company 1907 Pattern Bayonet, Scabbard & Frog. **1996 UK DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED**. Sn - 21451 WW1, 1917 Dated, BSA Co, SMLE No.1 Mk III* .303 Calibre Rifle, Sling, 1918 Dated WD Wilkinson Sword Company 1907 Pattern Bayonet, Scabbard & Frog. **1996 UK DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATED**. Sn - 21451 Bolt Action .303 Rifles

This is an excellent WW1 1917 dated SMLE No.1 Mk III* .303 calibre rifle deactivated to UK specification in June 1996. The rifle has good condition woodwork throughout together with nice clear date & manufacturer's stamps. The breech is stamped at the wrist GR with King’s Crown BSA Co 1917 SHT L.E III*. The rifle is complete with stripper clip loading bridge, winged fore sight and adjustable rear sight with wing protectors. The rifle also has a brass butt plate with trap and original webbing sling. Deactivated to UK specification in 1996, the rifle cocks, strips and dry fires and the magazine can be removed. The rifle is serial number G68450 which is stamped on the breech. The rifle comes with an original British WW1, 1918 dated Pattern 1907 bayonet complete with its scabbard and webbing frog. The ricasso of the bayonet is stamped by the manufacturer Wilkinson and King’s Crown together 1907 (pattern) and 9 18 (September 1918 date). The reverse is stamped with WD inspection marks. The blade has just light staining consistent with age and its slab wood grips have just the knocks bumps and bruises to be expected. The bayonet is in its original steel mounted leather scabbard. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are intact. The price includes UK deactivation certificate & UK delivery**. Sn 21451