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Rifle
61
SMLE, No. 1 Mk III*. BSA, 1918. Canadian "C and
broad arrow" cartouche on receiver and right side of buttstock. Marking
disk is marked "1RNR" - 1st Royal Newfoundland
Regiment. This
is the regiment's post-1918 designation after having been created "Royal" by
King George V for its superb performance in France between 1915 and
1918 95% finish. Wood VG with usual dings and dents. Bore
is sharp and bright. All matching (receiver, barrel, bolt,
sight, nosecap, and forestock). No import marks.
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And before you ask "Why isn't this rifle in with the Canadians?", remember
that Newfoundland proudly called itself "England's Oldest Colony". Newfoundland
was a colony during WWI and did not become part of Canada until 1949.
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