Serial no. C17125. Manufactured at the Lithgow Small Arms Factory in 1941 and assembled in 1942, chambered in .303 British, 25″ round barrel. Bore is bright with strong, well-defined rifling noted. Serial numbers are matching, while the magazine is unmarked. Metal has aged to an even grey patina. Stock remains in very good condition with minimal handling wear and retains numerous desirable cartouches and inspector stamps. The receiver bears the Australian “D ↑ D” Department of Defence ownership/acceptance marking, further documenting its Australian military service. A handsome early-WWII Lithgow SMLE retaining matching numbered components, visible military inspection markings, and considerable original service character. Action is smooth and functions correctly.