Looking for a bit of advice on an Enfield N01 Mark 4 22 trainer cut to a sporter

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I have an Enfield Mark 4 .22cal trainer that has been extensively sporterized and I have been told that it would not be a good candidate for restoration. I would like to sell it, however, I am at a loss as to the value. I am sure that there are CGN members who have some/lots of experience with this type of rifle and its marketability.
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Thank you in advance for your interest.

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Hmm that's a difficult one. Nice sights! Does the bolt serial number match the receiver? What's the bore like?

Maybe around $500????????
 
The charger bridge being removed is the biggest deterrent to value here, sadly; and I'm wondering how "permanent" the target front sight thing is... And the buttstock is sanded to death.
 
The rear sight set would bring $200.
Without the rear sight, I doubt the rifle is worth $100.

Restoration to original configuration would be an uphill struggle. A complete stock set with fittings would be needed. Install a charger bridge. Replace the bolt body to deal with the altered bolt knob - or replace the knob itself. Front and rear sight assemblies.

As is, it would be a fun recreational shooter, assuming the bore is OK.
 
tiriaq is right, the only sellable value in that rifle is the rear sight, magazine, front sight and bolt parts.

I can't tell from the pics but the bolt "knob" seems to be altered, if it's from a carbine, then $325 maximum for the whole thing.

If it shoots well and your eyes are good enough to use those sights it would be a fun rifle.

They usually shoot well because of their weight and tight bores. Not many people want a heavy single shot sporter.
 
Charger bridges are secured by 4 rivets, two on each side. Certainly do-able.
How was the aperture foresight attached? Could it be left in place? Would it clear the nosecap? Alterations to the barrel that would prevent an issue front sight assembly from being installed?
The bolt knob could be reworked into a threaded stump, and a ball installed. This would preserve the original serial number. Or, the bolt body could be replaced.
Installing a replacement rear sight assembly should be straightforward.
A complete set of stocks and hardware can be obtained from England. Pricey, but everything needed.
Restoring this rifle to issue configuration could certainly be done.
 
I just tried seeing if a Lyman 93 globe site would fit in the site ears. A no go. Smaller globe site will fit such as Lyman 17. The charger bridge can be welded on by mig. I have done one. Weld the holes full and smooth and re blue. I would leave the sites on it especially the back with the front globe being replaced if in won’t fit between the nose cap ears. The rear site has some value probably $250. Been looking for one but haven’t found one yet. Your front site looks like a dovetail was cut I can’t tell for sure from your pictures. I would rebuild it with full wood as close as possible back to original.
 
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I’m gonna give it a go Tiriaq, I have most of what it requires parts wise here already. The charger bridge might be interesting.
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thinking about the charger bridge replacement I realised that I have some chopped receivers in my scrap parts. I think I should salvage the charger bridges just to see what I can do with them. :)

post pictures of the progress :)
 
I am not sure why you would want to make it more like everyone else's trainer. I think it is cool as is. Just shoot it and have fun....
 
OP, if you're going to do this project. Why try to make changes to that sighting system, which is superior to the original?

I have seen rifles similar to that in your pics, which were adorned with everything other than the receiver bridge and they not only looked cool, they still shot well.
 
As far as I know only Cooey made these sights. Should be marked HWC on top.. Would also be interesting to know if this is C broad arrow stamped......
 
I’ll let you know once it gets here. I might do a resto on this one or might just ‘spruce it up’. See how I feel about it once I handle it a bit. Always wanted a No1 .22. A friend of mine had an all original Canadian marked one years ago. It was a really nice piece.
 
Looks to have a No.4 Mag crammed in there.

I would approach this as a sporter project, rather then a restoration. Some might turn there noses up at sporters but they do allow you to make some really fun, unique rifles since someones already taken that collectors premium and thrown it out the window for you. There is a time and a place for collectors snootery but sometimes you just gotta enjoy a rifle for what it is.

A new Boyds stock and maybe a refinish and you could have a very nice single shot target .22. Great for teaching new shooters as well.
 
It’s here guys. 22 conversion done by BSA. It has C^ on the barrel, receiver and rear sight assembly. I have a donor half bolt, butt, fore end and both hand guards. I’d need a nose cap and screws. And a charger bridge.

I’ve also got a nice Monte Carlo style sporter butt. The barrel on this thing is mint.

Yes it has a Savage mag from a No4 on it.
 
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