enfield no 2 mk 1
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Nice looking piece, I think the light grey park is indicative of a Belgian refurb. They did the same to some Inglis Hi-Powers they recieved. No.2's seem to be worth between $150 and $300, but there is a huge disparity in condition between the nice ones and the crappy ones. Pre-war guns will have a MUCH nicer finish and will be DA/SA. Wartime guns are crude by comparison and (in my limited experience) will be DA only. Holsters can be had NOS for about $20.
To answer your question, is it reasonable? Maybe. If you don't care about the collectibility of the grey parkerizing, just hold out for a regular No.2 and save yourself $100 or more.
To answer your question, is it reasonable? Maybe. If you don't care about the collectibility of the grey parkerizing, just hold out for a regular No.2 and save yourself $100 or more.
My two cents... take it for what it's worth
For me, it's all about pedigree, condition and intended use.
Pedigree...
- I would ask to see the makers marks & stamps
...can't see any in posted photos
- A rare manufacturer like Howard Auto Cultivator Company (HAC) command higher prices and are more desirable to a collector
- An original Enfield is always nice to have
- Do all the serial numbers match (barrel, cylinder, frame, etc.)?
Condition...
- Mint? More photos or in-hand inspection need before I could make that call
- It appears to be refinished (not something most collectors want and not mint)
- Check out an original 1940 Enfield tanker here... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Enfield-No2.jpg
- Date of manufacture... pre WW2 & war time are far more desirable
- Is it a No. 2 Mk. 1 or No. 2 Mk. 1* or No. 2 Mk. 1**?
...can't tell in posted photos
- Appears to be a tanker... double action only
- Grips look like they have been replaced (repros?)
Use...
- As a collector piece... not as desirable if it's been refinished or parkerized
- As a shooter... double action is not as accurate as single action
(you need a stronger pull on the trigger which results in more movement and less accuracy)
Like I said, this is just my opinion.
I have an original (all be it deactivated) Enfield 1932 No. 2 Mk. 1 (numbers matching). The finish on mine looks nothing like the one posted in EE. The revolver posted in EE looks a little too "new" to me.
You can find more information here... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enfield_revolver
All the best!
For me, it's all about pedigree, condition and intended use.
Pedigree...
- I would ask to see the makers marks & stamps
...can't see any in posted photos
- A rare manufacturer like Howard Auto Cultivator Company (HAC) command higher prices and are more desirable to a collector
- An original Enfield is always nice to have
- Do all the serial numbers match (barrel, cylinder, frame, etc.)?
Condition...
- Mint? More photos or in-hand inspection need before I could make that call
- It appears to be refinished (not something most collectors want and not mint)
- Check out an original 1940 Enfield tanker here... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Enfield-No2.jpg
- Date of manufacture... pre WW2 & war time are far more desirable
- Is it a No. 2 Mk. 1 or No. 2 Mk. 1* or No. 2 Mk. 1**?
...can't tell in posted photos
- Appears to be a tanker... double action only
- Grips look like they have been replaced (repros?)
Use...
- As a collector piece... not as desirable if it's been refinished or parkerized
- As a shooter... double action is not as accurate as single action
(you need a stronger pull on the trigger which results in more movement and less accuracy)
Like I said, this is just my opinion.
I have an original (all be it deactivated) Enfield 1932 No. 2 Mk. 1 (numbers matching). The finish on mine looks nothing like the one posted in EE. The revolver posted in EE looks a little too "new" to me.
You can find more information here... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enfield_revolver
All the best!
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Refinished military handguns these days have lost their valve rather than retained it. Most people want their collections in original condition. If your looking to buy cheap and don't care about historical significance, buy a refinished handgun.
