Sporterised enfield value?

Chainsaw. · February 9, 2017, 01:18 PM

Thinking of selling off an enfeild that has been sporterised. Stock shortened on the forend. Ears removed from front sight etc.

Value will play a big part in wether I sell if or not.

Looking to finance other projects.

dahermit · February 9, 2017, 01:43 PM

When it comes to "sportized" Enfields, there is sporterized then there is sporterized. Just whacking the military stock off is one thing, whereas removing the rear sight ears, swapping the dog-leg bolt handle for a straight, turned-down handle, taking the step out of the floor plate, fitting a sporter stock, etc., etc.
Pictures would give a better idea of what you consider, "sportized".

carguychris · February 9, 2017, 01:58 PM

^^^ Additionally, which "Enfield" are we talking about - M1917, P14, SMLE/No.1, No.4, or No.5 aka Jungle Carbine?

In my experience, a "lightly" sporterized M1917 will tend to have a slightly higher value than the others, simply because the .30-06 cartridge passes the Wal-Mart test.

However, with any sporterized rifle, the extent and quality of the mods is the #1 question.

rickyrick · February 9, 2017, 02:25 PM

I would say not much. But it depends on the actual model.

Blindstitch · February 9, 2017, 05:10 PM

I sold a #1 Mark 3 with shortened stock for $200 and turned it into a Type 38 carbine for $170.

I originally bought it for $125. It didn't really look as dark as the picture shows. Even got two boxes of shells with it.

By the way I paid under $400 for the guns in the picture and didn't haggle. Really like the Win 94 30-30 from 1940-42.

RC20 · February 9, 2017, 05:33 PM

Well if it had ears then its a 1917.

That said, probably $250. At this point its just a gun and zero collector value.

The reality is you can get some modern gun with a scope for $350 on sale these days and if its a Savage its probably a pretty good shooter as well.

Something that has been done up as a target gun you would get more for.

Blindstitch · February 9, 2017, 07:37 PM

Yeah but it says.

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Ears removed from front sight

Hawg · February 9, 2017, 08:06 PM

I bought this No. 1 MK III a few years ago for 75.00 and spent another 75.00 on an ATI stock.

RC20 · February 9, 2017, 09:19 PM

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Yeah but it says.

Jumped over the front part, my mistake

taylorce1 · February 10, 2017, 12:41 AM

Depending on the quality of the work done, but my EWAG tells me $300 or less. More than likely less.

T. O'Heir · February 10, 2017, 12:50 PM

"...bought this No. 1 MK III a few years ago for $75.00..." Had a commercial stock on it. Not that it matters.
Where you are makes a difference to bubba'd values too. So does having proof of good headspace with a Lee-Enfield. Pattern 14 and 17's are only "Enfields" Stateside. (snicker.) No issues with bad headspace with them. Mind you, if the sight carrier ears are cut off the carrier can be replaced for $6.75. There's no replacing the rear sight wing guards.
Anyway, condition still matters. Easier to sell one with the original barrel length and nothing else cut off.

Jim Watson · February 10, 2017, 01:22 PM

I have seen military rifles sporterized as nicely as any commercial gun. But resale value is still not high.

On "economy sporters" the key to value is whether you can "re-mil" it without too much trouble.
A $6.75 sight? Great.
Stock? Less so now than in the past.
Barrel? Nope.
Drilled and tapped. No.
P14/1917 ears? Not a chance.

lee n. field · February 10, 2017, 05:08 PM

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simply because the .30-06 cartridge passes the Wal-Mart test.

HA! So I'm not the only one to have that filter.

Blindstitch · February 10, 2017, 08:18 PM

I think we're the victims of a drive by. At least they have several hundred posts instead of under 10.

5thShock · February 10, 2017, 10:49 PM

Carve Property of C. Dundee in the stock and tack on another 100.

Hawg · February 10, 2017, 11:16 PM

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I have seen military rifles sporterized as nicely as any commercial gun. But resale value is still not high.

No it's not. I've spent a lot of money on building them in years past and couldn't sell them for what I paid for the barrels alone but they will out shoot anything you can buy out of a rack.

Chainsaw. · February 17, 2017, 09:23 AM

Blindstich, not a driveby, I just tend to observe responses to gather info in my head before replying to tidbits. That and Ive been quite busy lately.

Given the consensus Ill probably just keep it. It did belong to my Dad but he says theres nothing special about, just picked it up along the way some where.

February 9, 2017, 01:58 PM	#3
carguychris Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2007 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 7,523	^^^ Additionally, which "Enfield" are we talking about - M1917, P14, SMLE/No.1, No.4, or No.5 aka Jungle Carbine? In my experience, a "lightly" sporterized M1917 will tend to have a slightly higher value than the others, simply because the .30-06 cartridge passes the Wal-Mart test. However, with any sporterized rifle, the extent and quality of the mods is the #1 question. __________________ "Smokey, this is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules... MARK IT ZERO!!" - Walter Sobchak

February 10, 2017, 12:41 AM	#10
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,242	Depending on the quality of the work done, but my EWAG tells me $300 or less. More than likely less. __________________ NRA Life Member

February 10, 2017, 12:50 PM	#11
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	"...bought this No. 1 MK III a few years ago for $75.00..." Had a commercial stock on it. Not that it matters. Where you are makes a difference to bubba'd values too. So does having proof of good headspace with a Lee-Enfield. Pattern 14 and 17's are only "Enfields" Stateside. (snicker.) No issues with bad headspace with them. Mind you, if the sight carrier ears are cut off the carrier can be replaced for $6.75. There's no replacing the rear sight wing guards. Anyway, condition still matters. Easier to sell one with the original barrel length and nothing else cut off. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

February 17, 2017, 09:23 AM	#17
Chainsaw. Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2015 Location: Issaquah WA. Its a dry rain. Posts: 1,774	Blindstich, not a driveby, I just tend to observe responses to gather info in my head before replying to tidbits. That and Ive been quite busy lately. Given the consensus Ill probably just keep it. It did belong to my Dad but he says theres nothing special about, just picked it up along the way some where. __________________ Just shoot the damn thing.

February 9, 2017, 01:18 PM	#1
Chainsaw. Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2015 Location: Issaquah WA. Its a dry rain. Posts: 1,774	Sporterised enfield value? Thinking of selling off an enfeild that has been sporterised. Stock shortened on the forend. Ears removed from front sight etc. Value will play a big part in wether I sell if or not. Looking to finance other projects. __________________ Just shoot the damn thing.

February 9, 2017, 01:43 PM	#2
dahermit Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2006 Location: South Central Michigan...near Posts: 6,501	When it comes to "sportized" Enfields, there is sporterized then there is sporterized. Just whacking the military stock off is one thing, whereas removing the rear sight ears, swapping the dog-leg bolt handle for a straight, turned-down handle, taking the step out of the floor plate, fitting a sporter stock, etc., etc. Pictures would give a better idea of what you consider, "sportized".

February 9, 2017, 02:25 PM	#4
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,236	I would say not much. But it depends on the actual model.

February 9, 2017, 05:10 PM	#5
Blindstitch Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2013 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 2,692	I sold a #1 Mark 3 with shortened stock for $200 and turned it into a Type 38 carbine for $170. I originally bought it for $125. It didn't really look as dark as the picture shows. Even got two boxes of shells with it. By the way I paid under $400 for the guns in the picture and didn't haggle. Really like the Win 94 30-30 from 1940-42.

February 9, 2017, 05:33 PM	#6
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	Well if it had ears then its a 1917. That said, probably $250. At this point its just a gun and zero collector value. The reality is you can get some modern gun with a scope for $350 on sale these days and if its a Savage its probably a pretty good shooter as well. Something that has been done up as a target gun you would get more for.

February 9, 2017, 08:06 PM	#8
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	I bought this No. 1 MK III a few years ago for 75.00 and spent another 75.00 on an ATI stock.

February 10, 2017, 01:22 PM	#12
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,535	I have seen military rifles sporterized as nicely as any commercial gun. But resale value is still not high. On "economy sporters" the key to value is whether you can "re-mil" it without too much trouble. A $6.75 sight? Great. Stock? Less so now than in the past. Barrel? Nope. Drilled and tapped. No. P14/1917 ears? Not a chance.

February 10, 2017, 08:18 PM	#14
Blindstitch Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2013 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 2,692	I think we're the victims of a drive by. At least they have several hundred posts instead of under 10.

February 10, 2017, 10:49 PM	#15
5thShock Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2006 Posts: 400	Carve Property of C. Dundee in the stock and tack on another 100.