Help settle a value argument

Gnome75

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I recently restored a Lee Enfield No1 MkIII* made in 1918 and was showing a guy at work. I told him I think the value is about $600 but he insisted its worth at least $1000 if not more.

It is Canadian marked with the bolt and receiver serial number matching. Who is closer to it's value?

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Restored piece $400.00 to $500.00, mismatched wood and finish on metal hurts the value.
 
Ganderite said:
You are about right.

But, what it is worth and what one person might pay are two different things.

No harm in listing it for $1000 on EE.

All you need is one person to say "yes"...
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I would agree with this in principle,as long as mention is made about the "desporterized" nature of the gun. (mind you the "three tone" look gives that away for most, but still, I prefer to err on the side of "brutally honest"). In today's (honest) market that's indeed a $400 gun.
 
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and frankly an all original SMLE would need to be damn nice and colectible to fetch a grand. your friend is a bit... optimistic.
 
louthepou said:
I would agree with this in principle,as long as mention is made about the "desporterized" nature of the gun. (mind you the "three tone" look gives that away for most, but still, I prefer to err on the side of "brutally honest"). In today's (honest) market that's indeed a $400 gun.
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3-tone... well it could fetch a premium as a 'harlequin' rifle... haha

Edit: or a 'neapolitan' variant :)
 
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That gun looks nothing like any of the $1000 enfields Ive seen.

Without knowing anything about the condition of the metal and bore, judging that book by its cover Id say $400 is optimistic. But if he thinks its worth 1000 and you can sell it to him for 850 all I can say is START THE CARRRRRR
 
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