Lee Enfields

Razor117 said:
Received mine today;
Overall impression was good. All matching Longbranch from 1950. Some cosmoline still in the bolt and barrel. Under the wood. Well you can tell they weren't stored in preservation for a while. A decent amount of surface rust and some pitting. But as to be expected from the last of the surplus original rifles.
Bore was a decent 5 groove and lots of life. Draws in the wood were intact and the wood is oil soaked but not cracked. Finish is 90% intact. All parts are there and nothing is broken.

A little tlc required. But cleaning up to be a good shooter and collectors peice.

Hope this helps anyone make a decision or not.
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Thanks, pretty much the most useful post.
 
jethunter said:
Maybe in 1960s they were under $20 but not the 80s for an unscrewed with LB in decent shape.
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My dad bought his 1911 BSA sporter from simpson sears in the later part of the 60's for 25.00
His was drilled and tapped for a weaver t-01 dovetail mount and for my entire life it wore a bushnell banner scope
These days it is one of my deer hunting rifles and wears a custom rail and a busnell 2-7x32 engage scope.
Might not be in mislurp condition but as a sporter, she is a very fine rifle.
 
45ACPKING said:
My dad bought his 1911 BSA sporter from simpson sears in the later part of the 60's for 25.00
His was drilled and tapped for a weaver t-01 dovetail mount and for my entire life it wore a bushnell banner scope
These days it is one of my deer hunting rifles and wears a custom rail and a busnell 2-7x32 engage scope.
Might not be in mislurp condition but as a sporter, she is a very fine rifle.
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Apples and oranges.
 
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