Just picked up a 1941 Enfield ROF

deadcoyote · January 31, 2011, 07:02 PM

The rifle's in excellent condition, however it was arsenal refinished by the Brits. I paid $250 for it. I know arsenal rebuilds lose value to original, was this still a good price? most of the non-refinished enfields I see are in the $250-400 range and they have dark bores and are beat to death. Rifle comes out of gun-jail on 2-8, i'll try to post a picture then.

Tikirocker · January 31, 2011, 09:34 PM

Nothing wrong with an FTR at all mate ... cars need a service every once in a while and it was the same with Lee Enfield battle rifles. Any movement in value is subjective and not all collectors and shooters are of the same mind about it. To me, FTR has zero bearing on the value of an Enfield.

Tiki.

James K · January 31, 2011, 10:25 PM

I knew about at least some of CA's insane handgun laws, but I didn't know they had a waiting period and license for old bolt actions. They are becoming crazier and crazier. They should lock up the whole legislature before any of them get hold of a gun and hurt someone.

Jim

deadcoyote · January 31, 2011, 11:49 PM

Yeah, I cant recall when but I at least remember it was legal to do cash and carry on C&R firearms in CA as recently as the mid 90's. Its all been down hill from there. On a side note, my wife wants to move to New Zealand so I'm a bit nervous about their laws at the moment!

madcratebuilder · February 1, 2011, 10:01 AM

If your rifle has seen little use since FTR it should be in very good or better condition. A FTR really does not effect the value of the rifle, it's all part of it's military history. Sounds like a nice rifle for the price.

January 31, 2011, 07:02 PM	#1
deadcoyote Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2009 Location: northern CA Posts: 674	Just picked up a 1941 Enfield ROF The rifle's in excellent condition, however it was arsenal refinished by the Brits. I paid $250 for it. I know arsenal rebuilds lose value to original, was this still a good price? most of the non-refinished enfields I see are in the $250-400 range and they have dark bores and are beat to death. Rifle comes out of gun-jail on 2-8, i'll try to post a picture then.

January 31, 2011, 09:34 PM	#2
Tikirocker Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2007 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 909	Nothing wrong with an FTR at all mate ... cars need a service every once in a while and it was the same with Lee Enfield battle rifles. Any movement in value is subjective and not all collectors and shooters are of the same mind about it. To me, FTR has zero bearing on the value of an Enfield. Tiki. __________________ The Lee Enfield forums - http://www.surplusrifleforum.com/viewforum.php?f=27 Surplus Rifle Forums - http://www.surplusrifleforum.com/index.php

January 31, 2011, 10:25 PM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I knew about at least some of CA's insane handgun laws, but I didn't know they had a waiting period and license for old bolt actions. They are becoming crazier and crazier. They should lock up the whole legislature before any of them get hold of a gun and hurt someone. Jim

January 31, 2011, 11:49 PM	#4
deadcoyote Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2009 Location: northern CA Posts: 674	Yeah, I cant recall when but I at least remember it was legal to do cash and carry on C&R firearms in CA as recently as the mid 90's. Its all been down hill from there. On a side note, my wife wants to move to New Zealand so I'm a bit nervous about their laws at the moment!

February 1, 2011, 10:01 AM	#5
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	If your rifle has seen little use since FTR it should be in very good or better condition. A FTR really does not effect the value of the rifle, it's all part of it's military history. Sounds like a nice rifle for the price.