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I got a call from a gent, a friend gave him my #, he has a NO. 4 Mk1 I believe, lend lease, savage, adjustable aperture sights. Says he got it new in the grease many years ago, and shot 4 ish rounds out of it so basically like new, couple bumps on stock from safe, all matching of course, didn't mention a bayo! So my question is, what would be a fair. Price for this, if in condition he says! I have searched here and see from $600- $1000-ish. He know rifles a bit and has a price in mind but I think it is a bit high. $1100. What say all yee in the know?
 
I'm no Lee Enfield expert but I would say that $1100 seems on the high end unless its worth it to you for that particular rifle (maybe it has something making it desirable? sight, manufacturer, etc). In the off chance the gents name is John he knows a lot about LE's.
 
RadioDread said:
I'm no Lee Enfield expert but I would say that $1100 seems on the high end unless its worth it to you for that particular rifle (maybe it has something making it desirable? sight, manufacturer, etc). In the off chance the gents name is John he knows a lot about LE's.
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I forget the name actually, but is a caper! I thought around $800 would be a reasonable price but I am not an expert either, and yea I would prefer a long branch also.
 
Was unfired, then owner fired it. My question is, what did he do to put the barrel back into preservation? As mentioned, Savages will sell better in the US, whereas Long Branches do well here.
 
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I would say that $1100 is well over the value of a Number 4 Mark 1 Savage Lee Enfield. If you really desire one, keep checking the EE as some very nice ones come up there for about $800. Also, attend local Gun Shows if there are any in your area.

The extra $300 (between $800 and $1100) can buy you a lot of ammo or reloading equipment or accessories.
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buffdog said:
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I would say that $1100 is well over the value of a Number 4 Mark 1 Savage Lee Enfield. If you really desire one, keep checking the EE as some very nice ones come up there for about $800. Also, attend local Gun Shows if there are any in your area.

The extra $300 (between $800 and $1100) can buy you a lot of ammo or reloading equipment or accessories.
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You know, for the most part I fully agree with what buffdog is saying. On the other hand, if you DON'T enjoy searching, are impatient, factor in the cost of going to shows and of course that time it takes, paying a premium price for a known commodity is quite often the cheapest/easiest way to go.

If you are patient, have the time, like going to gun shows or are willing to take a chance on the items in the EE then by all means go through the required steps.

One thing I've been noticing at the gun shows over the last couple of years is that the quantity and quality of milsurps at the shows is declining. Every once in a while a large batch of them, usually out of an estate sale will be brought to a show. Other than that many vendors, who are also collectors will be moving their lesser quality pieces so that they can upgrade or have already upgraded and are moving the firearm to raise cash for more. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with the items being offered or that they aren't good value, just be aware.

I go to a lot of shows every year. I see more milsurps than most and I watch for them or ask for them at yard sales. That isn't the norm for most folks.

As buffdog says, $800 should get you a very nice example. Now, an unissued, in the grease example is a completely different story. Mind you if you plan on shooting it, then why bother, unless you enjoy cleaning off cosmolene.

One thing I've noticed at shows recently is that pristine No5 rifles are cheaper than the more common and often lesser quality No4 variants.
 
If it's an early Savage Mk I (NO STAR) in great condition it might be worth the premium. More of them manufactured than the LB equivalent but still special.

milsurpo
 
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