ALL MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING BOLT*C1965 Indian Army & Police Rifle Factory Ishapore (RFI) Bolt Action ‘Rifle 7.62mm 2A1’ (Enfield No.1 MK III SMLE) In 7.62mm NATO Calibre’ With Correct 7.62mm Box Magazine & Sling*UK 2004 DEACTIVATION COCKS & DRY FIRES* - 23231:4 Bolt Action None Rifle

*ALL MATCHING NUMBERS INCLUDING BOLT*C1965 Indian Army & Police Rifle Factory Ishapore (RFI) Bolt Action ‘Rifle 7.62mm 2A1’ (Enfield No.1 MK III SMLE) In 7.62mm NATO Calibre’ With Correct 7.62mm Box Magazine & Sling*UK 2004 DEACTIVATION COCKS & DRY FIRES* - 23231:4

The ‘Rifle 7.62mm 2A’ is a 7.62 NATO calibre bolt-action rifle adopted as a reserve arm by the Indian Armed Forces in 1963. The design of the rifle began at the Rifle Factory Ishapore soon after the Sino-Indian War. The Ishapore 2A and later 2A1 have the distinction of being the last bolt-action rifles designed to be used by a regular military force other than specialised sniper rifles. While they are no longer in service with the Indian Army, the rifles are still used by the Indian Police. This is a rare to find SMLE Rifle 7.62mm 2A1 made at the Rifle Factory Ishapore (RFI). The rifle has its original, correct 7.62mm calibre box magazine. The steel grip strap has clear date and manufacturer's stamps including Crown RFI (Rifle Factory Ishapore), arsenal cartouche, 1965 date and Calibre ‘Rifle 7.62mm 2A1’. The rifle has all matching numbers ‘D or 0 2057’ on the frame, front of barrel block, under the rear sight and bolt. It has all original wood stock which has just light bumps and bruises to be expected with age & service use. The rifle has its original winged front sight and adjustable rear sight arrangement. It has an alloy butt plate with trap, bayonet lug and sling swivels fitted with original webbing sling. Deactivated to UK specification in 2004 the rifle, cocks and dry fires, its safety catch works and its magazine can be removed. The price includes deactivation certificate and UK delivery. Sn 23231:4

£795.00