What do you think this sporter is worth?

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I know there are always plenty of Enfield sporters on the EE but this sporter is different from any I have see before. I am just curious to see what fellow gun nutz think it would be worth.

It a No4 Mk1* Long branch and it has not been cut down. It also has a Williams sight on it. Also its a two grove

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Also strange that they mutilated the rear sight but left it there.

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The stock has been thinned out a lot. Here is a comparison to my full wood No4

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Definitely restorable to full wood. Is this one worth more than other sporters or is it worth the typical 200-300?
 
A typical restorable enfield starts at $150. Because it's a longbranch, they go for a bit more. At $300 it might take awhile to sell, But only if the bolt and receiver number match. If they don't it's a $150-$200 sporter rifle.
 
Last year I picked up a sported LB no.4, 2 grove barrel, matching numbers with no mag for $80. I luckily had a mag for it. Would love to put it back to original but there's something about it I really like in sportered form.
 
I agree, a Long Branch is worth more than a Mosin. More functional, more worthwhile.

Now, that Williams sight...has the barrel been dovetailed to install that? Metal removed?

Non matching numbers? Serial number area looks munged up somewhat.

The sight can be removed and the dovetail would be hidden under the handguards...but...
 
cantom said:
I agree, a Long Branch is worth more than a Mosin. More functional, more worthwhile.

Now, that Williams sight...has the barrel been dovetailed to install that? Metal removed?

Non matching numbers? Serial number area looks munged up somewhat.

The sight can be removed and the dovetail would be hidden under the handguards...but...
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the Williams sight has been screwed in.

Not a single matching number. It looks munged up cause it was a hunting rifle that never got cleaned. I have only had time to do the inside to get the bolt as smooth as an Enfield should be.

It would not truly be restored because of the screw holes but they would be covered so who would know? I would disclose that to the buyer of course
 
Gnome75 said:
the Williams sight has been screwed in.

Not a single matching number. It looks munged up cause it was a hunting rifle that never got cleaned. I have only had time to do the inside to get the bolt as smooth as an Enfield should be.

It would not truly be restored because of the screw holes but they would be covered so who would know? I would disclose that to the buyer of course
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Is the bore clean and shiny?

Or blacker than the Black Hole of Calcutta?
 
The rear sight was altered to clear the line of sight for the Williams rear sight.
The sight mounting holes would be covered by the rear handguard.
As a restoration project it has little going for it.
Needs a rear sight; front sight guard and screw; all replacement wood and fittings except for the rear handguard collar; buttplate; rear swivel set.
And it is mismatched.
As is, it is maybe a $125 shooter.
 
I bought one about a month ago, uncut barrel, good rear sight, 2 groove barrel, mag, come with a ATI stock and the wooden sporter stock set...$200.00, I found new old stock ,wood for it..(forearm and both uppers) for another $175.00 shipped. Just need bands and she'll be back to, as it should be condition.
 
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