Where can a guy find an Enfield anymore.

MuscleGarunt · May 22, 2009, 02:36 AM

??????????

armoredman · May 22, 2009, 03:15 AM

AIM, CDNN, Century Arms International, all out?

Can't have mine - TACK driver with one handload.

jondar · May 22, 2009, 07:24 AM

I see them frequently at gun shows. And the small gunsmith shop I use has a good selection of No.4 Savages. Price has gone thru the roof tho.

madcratebuilder · May 22, 2009, 07:49 AM

I keep an eye on Gunbroker, and the for sale section on most gun boards.

SwampYankee · May 23, 2009, 06:09 PM

armoredman, are you willing to divulge your load?

Cossack · May 26, 2009, 05:53 PM

I hear you! I never moved on the No. 1 Mk. 3 I always wanted figuring they'd always be around for about $150. Oops.

moose fat · May 27, 2009, 02:24 AM

I just got this;

2/45 Fazakerly, No5Mk1 from http://www.joesalter.com/

AIM has some http://www.aimsurplus.com/

Or;
http://www.bdlltd.com/

http://www.auctionarms.com/

http://v4.beta.gunbroker.com/

M4Sherman · May 27, 2009, 09:48 AM

Ahh I saw a jungle carbine at a gunshow for $475 but I couldnt locate a no.4........

MuscleGarunt · May 27, 2009, 09:51 AM

I checked the websites you listed but the prices were all a little high. I should have bought that one at Big-5 when I saw it.

iamdug · May 27, 2009, 03:58 PM

Those No.4's and newer models are okay, but what ya really want is the original LE.

Dude!!!!! You saw a Lee Enfield at BIG 5 and you didn't get it!?!?!?!?!?

How much was it?

fat old gun nut · May 27, 2009, 05:28 PM

pawn shop

MuscleGarunt · May 27, 2009, 10:08 PM

It was 180 dollars with a bayonet and everything. MK-III* mark-1.

I was looking for a Mosin Nagant, the Enfield was not on my radar yet. When I decided I wanted one it was gone.

mp25ds4 · May 28, 2009, 04:45 PM

In my opinion a no. 1 mk III has a smoother action than a no. 4 mk I

SwampYankee · May 28, 2009, 08:03 PM

My 1943 BSA No. 4 Mark I* has a smoother action than my 1948 Ishapore No. 1 Mk. III which has a smoother action than my 1946 Savage No 4. Mk 1*. And I find the feel of the BSA to be superior also.

Budzboy · May 28, 2009, 08:20 PM

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=130055348

Tom2 · May 29, 2009, 08:51 PM

I say hit the gunshows so that you have a choice of them to pick thru. There are not the large numbers of nice ones anymore but if you are lucky you might find a half dozen decent ones and you should forget the details if you want a shooter, get the best condition especially borewise. I myself am too old to mess around with buying crappy surps hoping to "fix them up". If I can afford it, I get something nice or nothing at all. Prices are up but that is just typical.

simonkenton · May 29, 2009, 09:14 PM

For the Love of God, don't buy that Limey crap.
Be a Man among Men, and get a Mauser.

snipecatcher · May 29, 2009, 11:23 PM

There's one in Austin Texas that I'll be picking up early this coming week. SOG has some listed, but call them, because when I ordered one they were out. Worth a try.

WAPITI_ASSASSIN · May 31, 2009, 04:07 AM

When i look for a gun online i go to
gunsamerica.com

Flipper 56 · May 31, 2009, 07:31 AM

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=130055348

$850 You GOTTA be Freakin' Kiddin' ME!

Tamara · June 1, 2009, 02:59 PM

Current importation?

I haven't seen much except for the occasional spurt of Long Branch/Savage or Ishy Enfields in importer's ads in a while, but you never know what's going to pop over the horizon next.

If you don't want an Ishy .308 or a No.4Mk.I*, you're reduced to online auctions or the gun show crawl until the next batch of imports gets dug out of a warehouse somewhere.

BEWARE: TN Guns and a couple of other companies got stuck with a bunch of P.O.S. Khyber Pass guns in the last few years! If anything looks hinky about your prospective purchase, such as a backwards stamping or incorrect crown or whatnot, walk on by. I got suckered by a Khyber "1916 EИΓІΞГD" because I wanted it to be true so badly...

madcratebuilder · June 2, 2009, 08:02 AM

Quote:

$850 You GOTTA be Freakin' Kiddin' ME!

There is a large lot of those UF 55 Enfields on the market, $600 seems to be the going price. I bought one still in the wrap for $400 a year ago. The price of Enfields has skyrocketed, even junkers are bringing $200. My first Enfield was a mail order for $15.

the_law_man01 · June 2, 2009, 11:51 PM

I have a No1 Mk3 which I customized. It has had 30 rounds through it. I bought it from a fellow employee/friend who bought it from the dealer when it was imported. Bore is 98%+. Function is smooth.

I'm asking $400 o.b.o. within reason.

I'll either sell it or consider trade if you're interested.

Tikirocker · June 3, 2009, 04:17 AM

Thats sportered No1 MKIII is worth about $100 at best ... if it was left original in full wood and milspec it might be worth $300-$400 depending on condition, year and whether it was matching or not.

Something for people who buy Milsurps in the future to consider is that their prices have gone up and altering them will only lose you money in the end. They are worth more original than they will ever be cut up.

Tiki.

Tamara · June 3, 2009, 11:58 AM

$400 for a bubba-ized Ishy .308?

Good luck.

On the other hand...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tikirocker

They are worth more original than they will ever be cut up.

I'll bet I can get more for my .300 Whisper Turk than anybody has ever paid for a shot-out Ankara re-arsenaled M1903/38. As a matter of fact, I'll bet it's worth triple what a cherry Turk 38 is bringing these days...

May 22, 2009, 02:36 AM	#1
MuscleGarunt Member Join Date: May 20, 2009 Posts: 75	Where can a guy find an Enfield anymore. ??????????

May 27, 2009, 03:58 PM	#10
iamdug Member Join Date: May 26, 2009 Posts: 35	Yeah, but... Those No.4's and newer models are okay, but what ya really want is the original LE. Dude!!!!! You saw a Lee Enfield at BIG 5 and you didn't get it!?!?!?!?!? How much was it?

May 27, 2009, 05:28 PM	#11
fat old gun nut Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Posts: 244	enfield pawn shop __________________ "I may disagree with what you say but will defend to my death your right to say it"- T. Jefferson

May 28, 2009, 04:45 PM	#13
mp25ds4 Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2009 Posts: 392	In my opinion a no. 1 mk III has a smoother action than a no. 4 mk I __________________ Liberal Newscaster Katie Couric, while interviewing a Marine sniper, asked: 'What do you feel.....when you shoot a Terrorist?' The Marine shrugged and replied, "A Slight Recoil."

May 28, 2009, 08:20 PM	#15
Budzboy Member Join Date: October 1, 2008 Posts: 20	Brand new - http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=130055348

May 22, 2009, 03:15 AM	#2
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,297	AIM, CDNN, Century Arms International, all out? Can't have mine - TACK driver with one handload.

May 22, 2009, 07:24 AM	#3
jondar Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2009 Posts: 126	I see them frequently at gun shows. And the small gunsmith shop I use has a good selection of No.4 Savages. Price has gone thru the roof tho.

May 22, 2009, 07:49 AM	#4
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	I keep an eye on Gunbroker, and the for sale section on most gun boards.

May 23, 2009, 06:09 PM	#5
SwampYankee Registration in progress Join Date: November 1, 2008 Location: I can be found on a number of other forums. Posts: 1,333	armoredman, are you willing to divulge your load?

May 26, 2009, 05:53 PM	#6
Cossack Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2006 Posts: 260	I hear you! I never moved on the No. 1 Mk. 3 I always wanted figuring they'd always be around for about $150. Oops.

May 27, 2009, 02:24 AM	#7
moose fat Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2006 Location: Alaska, Yukon R. delta Posts: 421	I just got this; 2/45 Fazakerly, No5Mk1 from http://www.joesalter.com/ AIM has some http://www.aimsurplus.com/ Or; http://www.bdlltd.com/ http://www.auctionarms.com/ http://v4.beta.gunbroker.com/

May 27, 2009, 09:48 AM	#8
M4Sherman Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2009 Posts: 408	Ahh I saw a jungle carbine at a gunshow for $475 but I couldnt locate a no.4........

May 27, 2009, 09:51 AM	#9
MuscleGarunt Member Join Date: May 20, 2009 Posts: 75	I checked the websites you listed but the prices were all a little high. I should have bought that one at Big-5 when I saw it.

May 27, 2009, 10:08 PM	#12
MuscleGarunt Member Join Date: May 20, 2009 Posts: 75	It was 180 dollars with a bayonet and everything. MK-III* mark-1. I was looking for a Mosin Nagant, the Enfield was not on my radar yet. When I decided I wanted one it was gone.

May 28, 2009, 08:03 PM	#14
SwampYankee Registration in progress Join Date: November 1, 2008 Location: I can be found on a number of other forums. Posts: 1,333	My 1943 BSA No. 4 Mark I* has a smoother action than my 1948 Ishapore No. 1 Mk. III which has a smoother action than my 1946 Savage No 4. Mk 1*. And I find the feel of the BSA to be superior also.

May 29, 2009, 08:51 PM	#16
Tom2 Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,676	I say hit the gunshows so that you have a choice of them to pick thru. There are not the large numbers of nice ones anymore but if you are lucky you might find a half dozen decent ones and you should forget the details if you want a shooter, get the best condition especially borewise. I myself am too old to mess around with buying crappy surps hoping to "fix them up". If I can afford it, I get something nice or nothing at all. Prices are up but that is just typical. __________________ Your gun is like your nose, it is just wrong for someone else to pick it for you!

May 29, 2009, 09:14 PM	#17
simonkenton Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2008 Posts: 891	For the Love of God, don't buy that Limey crap. Be a Man among Men, and get a Mauser.

May 29, 2009, 11:23 PM	#18
snipecatcher Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 314	There's one in Austin Texas that I'll be picking up early this coming week. SOG has some listed, but call them, because when I ordered one they were out. Worth a try.

May 31, 2009, 04:07 AM	#19
WAPITI_ASSASSIN Member Join Date: May 19, 2009 Location: Grants pass Oregon Posts: 53	When i look for a gun online i go to gunsamerica.com

May 31, 2009, 07:31 AM	#20
Flipper 56 Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2008 Posts: 165	http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=130055348 $850 You GOTTA be Freakin' Kiddin' ME! __________________ To Err is human, To Forgive divine, But to forget is foolish.

June 1, 2009, 02:59 PM	#21
Tamara Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 11, 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 16,002	Current importation? I haven't seen much except for the occasional spurt of Long Branch/Savage or Ishy Enfields in importer's ads in a while, but you never know what's going to pop over the horizon next. If you don't want an Ishy .308 or a No.4Mk.I, you're reduced to online auctions or the gun show crawl until the next batch of imports gets dug out of a warehouse somewhere. BEWARE: TN Guns and a couple of other companies got stuck with a bunch of P.O.S. Khyber Pass guns in the last few years! If anything looks hinky about your prospective purchase, such as a backwards stamping or incorrect crown or whatnot, walk on by. I got suckered by a Khyber "1916 EИΓІΞГD" because I wanted it to be true so badly... __________________ MOLON LABE!* 2% Unobtainium, 98% Hypetanium. The Arms Room: An Online Museum.

June 3, 2009, 04:17 AM	#24
Tikirocker Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2007 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 909	Thats sportered No1 MKIII is worth about $100 at best ... if it was left original in full wood and milspec it might be worth $300-$400 depending on condition, year and whether it was matching or not. Something for people who buy Milsurps in the future to consider is that their prices have gone up and altering them will only lose you money in the end. They are worth more original than they will ever be cut up. Tiki. __________________ The Lee Enfield forums - http://www.surplusrifleforum.com/viewforum.php?f=27 Surplus Rifle Forums - http://www.surplusrifleforum.com/index.php

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