Guns for Sale - Enfield Ishapore No. 1 Mk III -- 1940 w/cut-off Overall Fine/Bore Excellent

Seller's Description:
SMLE, No. 1 Mk III (with cut-off). Caliber .303. Ishapore, 1940. Even with the outbreak of war in September 1939, Britain did not dramatically increase the output of small arms at Ishaphore. Therefore, production of rifles in 1939 and 1940 was only slightly higher than through the Depression years of the 1930's. In addition, a large percentage of pre-war Ishapore production was lost with the surrender of Singapore in 1942 (nearly 300,000 rifles). Therefore, 1940 Ishapore rifles are rather scarce. This piece is 80%+ overall finish - blue not paint. Bore is Exce;;emt - very sharp and shiny and easily passes the bullet test for muzzle erosion. Wood is overall VG with storage scuffs, but no chips or cracks. All matching: bolt, barrel, receiver, rear sight, nosecap, and forestock. NOTICE: NOT IMPORT MARKED. C&R ELIGIBLE. ALL PICTURES IN THIS AD ARE OF THE ACTUAL PIECE BEING OFFERED FOR SALE. NO ADDITIONAL PICTURES – NO EXCEPTIONS!!! EXCEPT AS NOTED IN THE DESCRIPTION - ALL WEAPONS ARE COMPLETE WITH NO MISSING PARTS OR OTHER VISIBLE MECHANICAL DEFECTS. I DO NOT SELL SHOOTERS!! ALL PIECES ARE SOLD “AS IS” AS COLLECTORS ITEMS ONLY. NO ATTEMPT HAS BEEN OR WILL BE MADE TO CHECK HEADSPACE, CROWNING, THROAT ERROSION OR ANY OTHER ASPECT OF THE RIFLE’S SUITABILITY FOR FIRING LIVE AMMUNITION. THREE (3) BUSINESS DAY (FROM USPS DELIVERY) NON-SHOOTING, NON-DISASSEMBLY INSPECTION PERIOD. ALL ITEMS SHIPPED USPS PRIORITY MAIL – NO UPS OR FEDEX. BUYER PAYS ACTUAL USPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING/INSURANCE. PAYMENT BY PERSONAL CHECK (U.S. BANKS ONLY), MONEY ORDER, AND BANK CHECK. PAYMENT/FFL/C&R PAPERWORK MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 14 DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSE OR THE ITEM WILL BE RELISTED AND NEGATIVE FEEDBACK POSTED. IF YOU ARE USING AN 01 FFL DEALER AS A TRANSFER AGENT, THE 3 DAY INSPECTION PERIOD BEGINS WHEN THE 01 DEALER RECEIVES THE GUN. NO INTERNATIONAL OR CALIFORNIA SALES.

Payment and Shipping Instructions:

Bluyer pays actual USPS Priority Mail shipping/insurance. No UPS or FedEx.

THIS AUCTION HAS CLOSED.