MKIII* SMLE Question

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MKIII* SMLE Question

Post by Pighunter » 04 Jun 2023, 2:20 pm

Hey all I've recently been asked by a friend to try and figure out how much this would be worth. He's had it for decades
It's a 1942 MKIII* SMLE it has all matching serial number which I understand is rare and has the MA stamp which means it was made at the Lithgow Small Arms Factory, its in working condition and its condition is quite good and he has about 400 rounds of ammo for it as well. Along with the correct bayonet and other bits and bobs. I'm no expert on these things so I thought I would see if any of you knowledgeable fellows would know.
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Re: MKIII* SMLE Question

Post by Larry » 04 Jun 2023, 2:59 pm

They seem to be asking about $800-1000 for a matching numbers rifle the bayonet will add a bit more. If it was made in Lithgow it should actually have Lithgow written on it at least the couple I have do.
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Re: MKIII* SMLE Question

Post by No1Mk3 » 04 Jun 2023, 3:01 pm

G'day Pighunter,
Surplus ammo is $1 a round + $2 per charger clip, so $7 a loaded charger. The bayonet is $300, and a good matching Lithgow is what you can get for it but minimum has to be $1000, have seen them offered for $1800+ but be aware some of those offered have actually been fake ads to push the prices by a couple of unscrupulous dealers. If the rifle is truly all matching (the under bolt production numbers must match) and the bore is 80% or better I would not sell for less than $1500 just for the rifle, Cheers.
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Re: MKIII* SMLE Question

Post by Pighunter » 04 Jun 2023, 3:06 pm

No1Mk3 wrote:G'day Pighunter,
Surplus ammo is $1 a round + $2 per charger clip, so $7 a loaded charger. The bayonet is $300, and a good matching Lithgow is what you can get for it but minimum has to be $1000, have seen them offered for $1800+ but be aware some of those offered have actually been fake ads to push the prices by a couple of unscrupulous dealers. If the rifle is truly all matching (the under bolt production numbers must match) and the bore is 80% or better I would not sell for less than $1500 just for the rifle, Cheers.

Thanks mate, I've seen them posted for $2000+ and was quite confused. But I can confirm the rifle is all matching and the bore is in decent condition. I appreciate the reply from you and from Larry.
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