EAL price check, Pics added

[stencollector]

I just want to confirm the existence of an earlier run with three diget serial numbers and a different front sight attachment, as well as there also apprears to be another distinct series. I also have received info that another small run was made with Canadian military serial numbers for the military mapping branch. (Thanks Terry) Also, any additional info you feel would assist me is appreciated.
Cheers,
Warren (original) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Go to http://69.41.147.2/cgi-bin/lee-enfield/lee-enfield.pl?read=20721

To report to Warren your ELA information for the new article.
Warren is honest and if you do not know him he worked in the British Pattern room volunteering under Herb Woodend the curator.

One of the most educated Lee Enfield collectors anywhere.
Your information is safe and as he said will be destroyed after the months end as he just needs it for estimating the serial number ranges and variations of EALs that have come to light.

I for one -- wait eagerly for the updated EAL article to be published.

Regards
Terry

If you check the Ottawa citizen online database using EAL as either the make or model, several dozen EALs come up, many with the serial numbers. There are even some double digit ones.
I wonder if Warren could submit a FOI request for $5 and get all the EAL data available including full serial numbers?

 

[cantom]

Got my EAL!


I got my civilian pattern EAL rifle today, very nice and I love it! Very glad to have it.
For a minute there I thought it had C Broad arrow on the barrel but alas it was just the CA proof mark.

The going price seems to be what the market will bear... if you can find one.

I was desperately searching for one for about five years, trying to get one for my Dad-in-Law to be able to shoot before the demons of arthritis make it impossible - He was a SAR tech in the late 50's / early 60's, and had one on issue, so I wanted to track one down for him.

Found one in October of last year, albeit a "civi" pattern with the aperture sight.... Worn finish and slightly frosty bore, with a couple of holes tapped in the top of the receiver ring for a PH mount.... Shoots darned sweet with 150 gr SPs, and I count myself lucky to have gotten it for $350.

What is one worth to you, I guess?

Cheers,

Neal