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FOR SALE: Lithgow SMLE Bolt-Action .410 Shotgun –
Price:
Condition:
Good
Caliber:
.410
Action/Type:
Bolt
Hand:
Right Hand
Serial #:
56788
Status:
FOR SALE
Date Added:
4/11/26
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ALL FIREARMS MUST BE TRANSFERRED THROUGH A LICENSED FIREARMS DEALER
ALL FIREARMS MUST BE TRANSFERRED THROUGH A LICENSED FIREARMS DEALER
FOR SALE: Lithgow SMLE Bolt-Action .410 Shotgun – 3" Long Chamber
Price: $375
(Buyer to pay standard dealer brokerage/transfer fees. Shipping available to your local LFD at buyer's expense. My dealer is Oakhurst Gunworks, Maryborough QLD.)
Condition: Good / Clean Bore
Action: Bolt-Action Single Shot
Licence Requirement: Category A (QLD / State dependent)
Serial No: 56788
Barrel No: 59753
Up for sale is a classic piece of Australian firearms history—a Lithgow bolt-action single-shot .410 shotgun, originally converted by the Lithgow Small Arms Factory from a military SMLE (Lee-Enfield) No. 1 Mk III platform.
Historical Context:
post-WWII import restrictions made it incredibly difficult for Australian farmers and hunters to buy civilian shotguns, despite a massive surplus of military .303 service rifles. To solve this, Lithgow recycled these military actions. The original rifled .303 barrels were factory-bored out (reamed smooth) to a .410 calibre, creating a perfect match for the .303 bolt face. The 10-round box magazine was removed and neatly blocked with a wooden insert and steel filler plate to create a solid feeding tray, legally and mechanically turning it into a dedicated single-shot firearm.
Features & Upgrades:
• 3" Magnum Chamber: Crucially, this rifle's chamber is configured to accept modern, hard-hitting 3-inch "Long".410 shotshells. This makes ammunition sourcing incredibly easy compared to older conversions restricted to obsolete 2.5-inch or fire-formed brass shells.
• Action & Bore: The bolt action cycles smoothly, the wooden stock is completely solid, and the smoothbore is clean and in good condition.
• Extras: Comes with a protective gun case included in the sale.
This makes for a low-recoil, highly effective rodent and snake dispatcher for the farm, or a fantastic, functional addition to any collection of classic Australian-made firearms.
Note: Strict Australian firearm laws apply. This transaction must be processed through a Licensed Firearms Dealer. Private handover is strictly prohibited. The buyer must hold a valid Category A Firearms Licence and an approved Permit to Acquire (PTA).
Price: $375
(Buyer to pay standard dealer brokerage/transfer fees. Shipping available to your local LFD at buyer's expense. My dealer is Oakhurst Gunworks, Maryborough QLD.)
Condition: Good / Clean Bore
Action: Bolt-Action Single Shot
Licence Requirement: Category A (QLD / State dependent)
Serial No: 56788
Barrel No: 59753
Up for sale is a classic piece of Australian firearms history—a Lithgow bolt-action single-shot .410 shotgun, originally converted by the Lithgow Small Arms Factory from a military SMLE (Lee-Enfield) No. 1 Mk III platform.
Historical Context:
post-WWII import restrictions made it incredibly difficult for Australian farmers and hunters to buy civilian shotguns, despite a massive surplus of military .303 service rifles. To solve this, Lithgow recycled these military actions. The original rifled .303 barrels were factory-bored out (reamed smooth) to a .410 calibre, creating a perfect match for the .303 bolt face. The 10-round box magazine was removed and neatly blocked with a wooden insert and steel filler plate to create a solid feeding tray, legally and mechanically turning it into a dedicated single-shot firearm.
Features & Upgrades:
• 3" Magnum Chamber: Crucially, this rifle's chamber is configured to accept modern, hard-hitting 3-inch "Long".410 shotshells. This makes ammunition sourcing incredibly easy compared to older conversions restricted to obsolete 2.5-inch or fire-formed brass shells.
• Action & Bore: The bolt action cycles smoothly, the wooden stock is completely solid, and the smoothbore is clean and in good condition.
• Extras: Comes with a protective gun case included in the sale.
This makes for a low-recoil, highly effective rodent and snake dispatcher for the farm, or a fantastic, functional addition to any collection of classic Australian-made firearms.
Note: Strict Australian firearm laws apply. This transaction must be processed through a Licensed Firearms Dealer. Private handover is strictly prohibited. The buyer must hold a valid Category A Firearms Licence and an approved Permit to Acquire (PTA).
The seller of this item assumes all responsibility for this listing. You must contact the seller to resolve any questions or concerns. Firearms may only be shipped to a Licenced Dealer. Some listed items may not be legal in every state.
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