SMLE
Damn, was it used in the Proof stamping school !!?.
appears to be made in GB but doesn't look to be an original WW1 or 2 rifle. has been reworked
I have 3 of the Mark 4s: one Longbranch, one Savage (US Property), one British, and one #3. had a .22 trainer #3 but let it go for a steal. it was in similar condition, no dings.
if you want a shooter, bar none this is the smoothest bold action cycling I have ever felt. you can cycle rounds from the shoulder; just amazing compared to that heavy lift of the Mauser actions.
that one shown is in very good shape. However, that little stenciling shows it to be an import, which detracts from collector value. unsure if legal to sand that out.
Fair price (from southeastern Va): I have not paid more than $200 for any of mine, but none are as clean as this one. Seller may think he has something special due to the condition. (Well, the market seems to think that).
Just checked last years Blue Book, and these in 100% condition can get up around $1200; but only if in original condition, which this is not.
if you just want a shooter, a beater, you could wait for one in lesser condition, but this one is really nice and I would not feel bad in the $350 range. Doubt you will once you have used it. but thats a personal financial choice. The Brits really got it right on bolt action with the SMLEs. WW1; allegedly, one German unit fell back from Brits behind cover complaining they were up against machine guns.
Let me know if you need a bayonet for it. Have a bunch.
Ammo, generally around $17-$20 per box of 20 on line.