Lithgow No1MKIII HT Sniper rifle 'Low Mount&#

The legendary Lithgow No1MkIII HT Sniper rifle in the low mount configuration. Serial 21133. Front sight cover, sling, scope can, owen gun bayonet with mangrovite scabbard, magazine lock off, 2000yd rear sight. 1918 pattern Aust scope with leather scope caps, electro penciled serialized to gun, unit stampings R over MA over 9/15. Formerly from a well known collector, this is one of three No1MK3 HT sniper rifles I have that are sequentially produced ex Lithgow for the DOD contract issued in 1944 and completed 3/45. https://lithgowsafmuseum.org.au/milproduction.html#sniper 'The HT was produced in three butt lengths, high or low mounted scope, and with or without a cheek pad. Between November 1944 and February 1946 approximately 1612 were produced. The Australian made detachable telescope fitted to this rifle was 'Sight Telescopic Pattern 1918 (Aust)' and is 3 power.'