$2,420.00
Rare Lithgow Grenade Firing Rifle
- Condition:
- Make:Lithgow
- Model:No.1 MkIII*
- Ammo Type:Centrefire
- Action Type:Bolt
- Calibre:.303
- Serial Number:F35461
- Orientation:Right Handed
Private User
| Seller Type: | Private User Licence # 42005150 |
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| Location: | TOOWOOMBA, QLD, 4350 |
| Transferring Dealer: | The open range , QLD, 4350 Licence # 50000373 |
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Description:
A Lithgow grenade launching rifle, copper wire bindings and all are rarer than their British / Indian counterparts. What makes this one even more special is the marked bolt preventing the wood from splitting, indicating MA and the broad arrow, therefore Lithgow purpose built from army order. This rifle is a No. 1 MkIII* manufactured 1945 during WW2 and appears to be converted almost immediately after manufacture. The item has most likely seen service in Korea as the chips behind the sight indicate recoil and use. Barrel in good condition. For anyone with a cup discharger (Mills perhaps), would make a great item.
Markings:
Butt
-MAO SMLE (Orange factory)
- III* HV (model, sighted for high velocity)
-1945 
- Crown over 36 over L (inspection mark,)
Breach
- Crown over L over cross flags over P (Proof mark)
- OA VII (later WWII Lithgow acceptance mark)
S/N bolt and breach match. The bolt has a second number under bolt lever which matches rear face of receiver.
Nose cap has different S/N, typical of grenade firing types due to conversion to cup discharging / grenade firing function.
Can send more photos upon request
