Help with value on inherited No4 Mk1 Enfield

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Bubbafett33

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My father passed and left this to my siblings and I. We'd like to sell it...but have no idea what it's worth.

I tried researching the topic...I really did...but quickly got lost in the myriad of Lee Enfield models and variations. I suspect it's not worth much, but since the cash will be shared amongst siblings, I don't want to short-change family with an incorrect asking price.

I'm looking for a "very fair" price I can list it for to get a fairly quick sale...without leaving too much on the table. All feedback appreciated.

Thanks!

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This is a common "Sporter" which is a cut down Military rifle for hunting . Very common. No longer a collectible ( high value). The sights
were removed because the receiver is drilled & tapped for a scope base , which is pictured beside the gun . This would make the gun better
for shooting or hunting . The barrel is cut down for better maneuverability & reduced weight. Again,,,, better for hunting but not Collecting .
There where many levels of Sporterizing these rifles . This is just a little above the bottom level , but it is a clean gun & if the bore is good
then very usable for a low budget rifle . Depending on how fast you want to sell , I would put it up for sale for $ 200. to $250 . Put the scope
base back on if you can , or @ least picture it better for buyers.
 
Is there no interest between you or your siblings to keep it, would make a better hunting rifle vs. the $100-150 bucks split between everyone. Personally I’d keep it and use it but I inherited my dads old No.1 mk3, I de sporterized it as it has some real sentimental value for me.
 
Butcherbill said:
Is there no interest between you or your siblings to keep it, would make a better hunting rifle vs. the $100-150 bucks split between everyone. Personally I’d keep it and use it but I inherited my dads old No.1 mk3, I de sporterized it as it has some real sentimental value for me.
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My dad and I shot his (father's) browning .22 trombone together when I was a kid, so that's the one I'm keeping. Still remember him giving me a quarter to walk over to the fence post to jam in a crack in the wood. He said if he missed, I could keep it. If I hit it, he'd give me a buck. 20-25 paces away with those iron sites...I didn't make much money off the guy...

Edit: probably the wrong place to ask, but if there are any gunsmiths in central Alberta that could restore that .22 without breaking the bank, I'd be obliged if you could share their contact info.
 
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Bubbafett33 said:
My dad and I shot his (father's) browning .22 trombone together when I was a kid, so that's the one I'm keeping. Still remember him giving me a quarter to walk over to the fence post to jam in a crack in the wood. He said if he missed, I could keep it. If I hit it, he'd give me a buck. 20-25 paces away with those iron sites...I didn't make much money off the guy...

Edit: probably the wrong place to ask, but if there are any gunsmiths in central Alberta that could restore that .22 without breaking the bank, I'd be obliged if you could share their contact info.
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Sorry about your Dad!

It's not restorable sadly. Cut barrel, drilled and tapped receiver, mismatched.

Nobody has mentioned bore condition.

For the $150 it's worth, why not just keep your Dad's rifle?
 
It's a family heirloom, keep it. There isn't a lot of value in sporterized rifles, because there are tons of them out there. People looking for a sporterized milsurp to restore are also looking for rifles that are matching (receiver/bolt - barrel as well, if possible) as well as full length barrels. You can re-barrel an Enfield, but it's not for the faint of heart and it costs quite a bit (if you get a new made barrel). Then there's the cost of the associated NOS parts, which aren't getting any cheaper, and the reproduction wood... Fitting as well...
 
As others said, the old 303 doesn't hold much value in it's cut down state.

If I were you, I'd be keeping "dad's rifle".

And my condolences on your father's passing.

Kind Regards
Jay
 
cantom said:
Sorry about your Dad!

It's not restorable sadly. Cut barrel, drilled and tapped receiver, mismatched.

Nobody has mentioned bore condition.

For the $150 it's worth, why not just keep your Dad's rifle?
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I believe he was asking for Alberta gunsmith to repair Browning Trombone - not the Lee Enfield.
Condolences on your Father's passing.
 
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