New in the wrap Enfield value?

[#4mk1(T)]

Oh I hear all of you. I've been collecting Enfields for 30 years and have seen the value of my collection double over and over again. The thing is within the past two months I have purchased 2 very nice war dated (1943) BSA No4's that though issued are un-refurbished and numbers matching for $600.00 or less before shipping. Both have a few dings and scrapes BUT they are all original and have actual wartime history. If you think about it the unissued Faz rifles big claim to fame is they did nothing. They sat in a warehouse for decades in a paper bag. Both the BSA No4's I have actually did something and have the scars to prove it. These are worth far to me than a draft dodger.

 

[ricohman]

Oh I hear all of you. I've been collecting Enfields for 30 years and have seen the value of my collection double over and over again. The thing is within the past two months I have purchased 2 very nice war dated (1943) BSA No4's that though issued are un-refurbished and numbers matching for $600.00 or less before shipping. Both have a few dings and scrapes BUT they are all original and have actual wartime history. If you think about it the unissued Faz rifles big claim to fame is they did nothing. They sat in a warehouse for decades in a paper bag. Both the BSA No4's I have actually did something and have the scars to prove it. These are worth far to me than a draft dodger.

I totally agree with this.
My 1917 SMLE No1 MK III is by far my favorite Enfield out of those I own. It is all matching and is a good shooter.
I wish it could talk and tell me where it has been.