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303 British
Lithgow
No 1 MK 3
Good
$400
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42855
Bolt Action
VIC
16-09-2025
For sale is a rare Lithgow 1916 shield pattern logo First World War rifle
consisting of Bolt, Action, Trigger Group, Magazine, Rear Sight, Front Sight
and Barrel (as pictured).
The rifle has authentic Lithgow parts with associated proof markings, the
bolt action has been professionally head spaced where there is a Lithgow
star proof marked bolt head, unfortunately the bolt body appears to be
British whereby the bolt and action numbers do not match. 
There is a Lithgow star proof mark on the round cocking piece, with the
correct bell safety spring and trigger guard are also Lithgow star marked.
Chamber stamping on the action indicates a primary and secondary serial
number where the rifle appears to have been issued to the 2nd military
district in Australia
Mechanically the bolt operation and 2nd stage trigger is smooth and crisp
with a very tight lock-up, it also has a rare magazine cut-off plate which
is Lithgow star marked.
The rear sight works flawlessly however does not have windage adjustment and
has been pinned as was typical with FTR barrels- underneath it is marked WA
43 having been manufactured at the Wellington Arsenal New South Wales in
1943.
The action also comes with the very rare Lithgow marked No. 3 magazine case
with the unique magazine stop clip installed being able to take the MK VI
and MK VII cartridge , it has a Lithgow star proof mark on the floor plate.
The barrel chamber information indicates a number of Lithgow proof marks
having been manufactured in Nov 1943, the bore has substantial rifling
and would be rated 8/10 (refer to photograph)
This was going to be a First World War Australian Lithgow rebuild project
for service shooting where due to health reasons and licensing requirements
I am no longer able to continue with this project.
This would suit a collector or service shooter that would enjoy bringing
this grand old girl back to her former glory as a fully operational First
World War .303 service rifle not generally seen on the rifle range these
days , other parts can be sourced to complete the project.
Refer to photographs which best demonstrates the above description any
enquiries please do not hesitate to contact me preferably by text or mobile
phone call as I rarely check emails.
The firearm can be viewed at Roston trading Richmond Victoria by contacting 
Tony D on 0427 532 100
0416223824
Roston trading Richmond Victoria
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