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Identifying and Value of My Enfield No.4 MK1/2? |
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Sapper740 
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 Posted: October 22 2024 at 4:48am |
^^This^^ Something that greatly affects value of any milsurp rifle is condition. I always look for the absolute best in condition of the rifles I buy and am willing to pay a premium for same. Conversely, if a rifle has had hard service and shows it, I discount its value. I bought a well used BSA No.4 MkI to carry in reenactments knowing it was going to get knocked around for $350. At the same time (about 4 years ago) I bought a Long Branch in very good to excellent condition for $850. The OP's rifle looks like it has seen some hard service so where I live Enfield Trader's valuation is spot on.
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MelonHead
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Posted: November 28 2024 at 7:42am |
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Was a 303 that's been refurbished used for military service?
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Zed
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Posted: November 28 2024 at 1:04pm |
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They would have been refurbished for military service; but I believe not all would have seen service.
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britrifles
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Posted: November 28 2024 at 1:18pm |
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Many of the Mk I/2 and I/3 rifles saw little use. Many were put up in stores. Those that were issued were mostly used in training, they tended to get “over cleaned” and may have pull thru chord wear at the muzzle. By the time these programs were completed, the FN SLR 7.62 was entering Service.
I’ve got three of them, one had pretty bad pull thru cord wear.
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Shamu
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Posted: November 28 2024 at 3:14pm |
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You say you got a bunch of .303 British & fired some of them. You should IMMEDIATELY clean for corrosive ammunition!  Basically pour a bunch of scalding hot water down the bore then clean thoroughly as you normally would. Include the bolt, bolt face & magazine. Oil thoroughly right after cleaning. That erosive Cordite & corrosive primer combination can eat a barrel faster than you can imagine & that will drop the resale value a whole lot.  |
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shiloh
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Posted: November 29 2024 at 2:57am |
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For 1941, I`d say its probably not its original serial number. AXxxxxx would suggest much later.
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