restored enfields

[FlyingHigh]

how much does original furniture raise the value of an Enfield? say, a 1949 Mk 111. how about one that has been sporterized but hasn't been cut down, so it has potential for a restoration?

i would guess $200 or so. am i close, or is it higher?

 

[louthepou]

A nicely "desporterized" No1Mk3 could reasonably be sold for $300 in my opinion.

But that'd be for a rifle that received more than just parts slapped on it. Personally I probably put between 10 and 20 hours in a refurb job.

Lou

 

[Pblatzz]

$200 for original wood on epay.
Parts $50 - $100 USD

Resale value $300 - $350 if it is well done

 

[englishman_ca]

Done it many times. Bought a sporter for $100 and then purchased replacement milspec wood and metal parts for $200. Ended up with a $250 parts rifle. ????

OR

I stumble upon something old and rare, sold as just another sporter. I then spend years working on it, gathering up hard to find parts and restoring it. So many years pass that I loose track of how much time and money I spent on it. I end up with another $250 reworked rifle ????

 

[John Sukey]

Restoration is a labour of love, NOT a means of financial gain.

 

[louthepou]

Restoration is a labour of love, NOT a means of financial gain.

Boy I sure agree with that!

 

[bearhunter]

JS, truer words were never written. Even if the rifle is 100% correct.