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R.F.I. Rifle 7.62mm2A .308 Cal SN: A31204

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R.F.I. Rifle 7.62mm2A .308 Cal SN: A31204
Indian military magazine fed bolt action service rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, manufactured circa 1965. Imported by Navy Arms Co. of Ridgefield, N.J. with import marks on the right side of the receiver. Features a blued finish, 25.2" barrel, raised patridge front sight, shrouded leaf type rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards, metal nosecap with bayonet lug & square protective front sight ears, single barrel band, serrated trigger, detachable 10 round .308 magazine, manual safety on the left side of the receiver, tan canvas sling, charge loading bridge on the receiver, smooth full-length wood hand guard & forend and straight grip shoulder stock with metal trapdoor buttplate. The right side of the butt socket is marked "[ashoka]/RIFLE/7.62MM2A/R.F.I./1965" and the barrel is marked with a "*" over the chamber. Serial numbers match on the receiver, barrel, bolt handle, rear sight and nose cap. The rifle shows a mottled grey patina on the barrel & receiver and strong bluing on the nose cap, barrel band & magazine. Action is smooth, the bore is excellent and the wood stocks are good to very good. Condition is near NRA Very Good. ***C&R Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection