*G.R.I. No 1 MK III* Rifle Sporterized with Scope

World War II

.303. 25.2" barrel length. SN: 241411. Blued metal finish overall set in a walnut two-piece stock mounting front blade and aperture rear sights with protectors. Bolt-action repeating rifle fed by a semi-detachable ten-shot magazine and featuring a cock on close action. Right side of the stock socket is marked {Crown}/G.R.I./1944/No.1.MkIII*. Rifle displays scattered {Broad Arrow} markings and a matching serial number to the bolt. Stock serial number does not match. Rifle has been fitted with an aftermarket Weaver scope rail mounting a 4X30 telescopic sight with turret protectors and lens caps, and no visible manufacturer mark. Comes with a blade bayonet with leather scabbard featuring G.R.I/MKII marking and standard British manufacture markings.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition
Good. Bore is Frosty with some oxidation and firing residues and strong rifling. Blued finish is thin overall with a brown patina dominating. Some light pitting to the bolt handle and the edges of the receiver. Stock shows some signs of sanding with erosion and chipping to the wood on the wrist. Bayonet has been buffed bright and shows weak markings and some pitting.