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March 8, 2015, 04:40 PM | #1 |
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value of an enfield stripped "T" receiver
hello all,
I am in the middle of a dilemma. my brother is in the process of sporterizing an enfield NO4 he got from me. the enfield is nothing special, it's literally a mix master assembled from parts. he wants to D+T the receiver. only problem is, it's a T sniper receiver. now I know the Ts are rare but exactly what would saving the receiver preserve on a rifle with zero matching numbers or parts that has already been sporterized? the receiver has about 60% finish and the mounting blocks for the scope mount are missing. given this limited information, is there any extra value in a T receiver in this condition or should I might as well just let him finish it off?
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March 8, 2015, 04:49 PM | #2 |
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I'd hazard to guess it has slightly more value. As to scoping it, I'd get replacement scope mounting pads and a scope mount from SARCO and have them installed (they were screwed and staked into place).
I turned down a job on one No. 4 that needed headspacing work (this would require removing one thread on the shank and the setting back the shank to correct length, chambering for the Go-gauge) and extensive work for a scope to be mounted (someone JB welded the other scope base).
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March 8, 2015, 05:41 PM | #3 |
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this particular rifle is about halfway through a 45ACP conversion. go-nogo gauges are are... not practical.
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