1954 .303 Value????
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LE's in that sort of condition don't come by every day. Few and far between from what I've seen. I'd suggest that within reason you could pretty much name your own price if you're patient enough to wait for just the right buyer to come along.
But since you're not planning on selling them it becomes harder to say in terms of evaluation for insurance purposes. Maybe $1K each? Given that moderately "war torn" but reasonable looking examples get listed for $650 around here on a fairly regular basis and don't hang around long on the EE I'd say that rifles in the condition yours are will be pretty easily worth $1K.
But since you're not planning on selling them it becomes harder to say in terms of evaluation for insurance purposes. Maybe $1K each? Given that moderately "war torn" but reasonable looking examples get listed for $650 around here on a fairly regular basis and don't hang around long on the EE I'd say that rifles in the condition yours are will be pretty easily worth $1K.
This is one of the "wrapped" rifles that's been unwrapped and degreased. The round count is almost certainly the total round count for the guns entire life. For condition and build quality, this is absolutely as good as a Lee Enfield gets. It's never been FTR'd, bubba'd or even through unit maintenance. Essentially, it's perfect - and made from the best materials by the most experienced builders. It was 'born' at Fazakerly in December 1954. Congratulations on this fantastic rifle, I'm sure you'll shock a few shooters at the range with the accuracy this rifle is capable of. The best shot I ever made with a rifle - I hit an 8 inch fire bell at more than 300 yards, using iron sights, on the first shot, while standing - was with a rifle just like this one. Give the Prvi Partisan 174 grain FMJ a try - and keep the brass, it's wonderful for reloading. I wouldn't sell my rifle for any price, but $1,000 seems reasonable given the quality and increasing rarity of these rifles.
I've seen WWII Savages and post war Faz's still in packaging & grease sell for $1000, and they sat around for a few weeks before someone bit. A post war LE that's had rounds down the tube isn't worth $1000. I'd put it near the top end of Gillen's appraisal.
