Once I determine how to attach a pic (seems I don't have permission yet) I will re-post. I'm planning on selling an 1896 BSA " L.E. I.", Long Lee. It has sharp "M&D" marks, the wood is in good shape, all sights are attached, however the bolt is not matching. How do I post pics? Thanks, Dave.
Long Lee Value
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- Start date
- Location
- West coast of Vancouver Island
- Location
- Aylmer, QC
Entry from the 5th Edition (newest) of the Standard Catalog of Military Firearms:
Lee-Enfield Mark I Rifle
Chambered for the .303 cartridge and has a 30" barrel. The attached box magazine holds 10 rounds, and the sights are military-styled. Rear leaf sight graduated to 1,800 yards. The stock is full-length walnut, and there is a cleaning rod beneath it. There is a magazine cutoff located on the right side of the receiver. There are two barrel bands and a bayonet lug. The upper handguard extended from the receiver ring to the rear sight. The buttplate is brass with extended upper tang with trap for cleaning equipment. Weight is about 9.25 lbs. This model was manufactured between 1895 and 1899. Approximately 315,000 were manufactured.
Exc. = $900
V.G. = $750
Good = $600
Fair = $400
Poor = $200
Lee-Enfield Mark I Rifle
Chambered for the .303 cartridge and has a 30" barrel. The attached box magazine holds 10 rounds, and the sights are military-styled. Rear leaf sight graduated to 1,800 yards. The stock is full-length walnut, and there is a cleaning rod beneath it. There is a magazine cutoff located on the right side of the receiver. There are two barrel bands and a bayonet lug. The upper handguard extended from the receiver ring to the rear sight. The buttplate is brass with extended upper tang with trap for cleaning equipment. Weight is about 9.25 lbs. This model was manufactured between 1895 and 1899. Approximately 315,000 were manufactured.
Exc. = $900
V.G. = $750
Good = $600
Fair = $400
Poor = $200
These are prices predominantly meant for the American market. They are however a decent indicator of price range. I have sold a few of these rifles. In fact one quite similar to yours. Your rifle should disappear at $750.-, if you're in a hurry.
- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
Of course the price guide is going to be regional and it's out of date before it hits the market.
Now one reason they are rare. They were also issued in World War ONE. then we have the folks who "sportyized" lots of them.
Now for my 2p for whatever it's worth, AT LEAST $900 PLUS
Now one reason they are rare. They were also issued in World War ONE. then we have the folks who "sportyized" lots of them.
Now for my 2p for whatever it's worth, AT LEAST $900 PLUS
