Winchester
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They're worth a bunch, locally. Lots of guys want one, I'd ask a lot and prepare to come down, depending on how motivated you are to sell. The market for all rifles kind of sucks at the moment, but it's better than the pistol market. It should be around $2K locally.
Did yours have the original sling and attachment points? To me that would add 40 percent to the value for a collector.
I was referring to the sling attachment points more than the sling itself.
The most commonly removed thing on these rifles was the front sling band, which was unlike anything Winchester made. Probably the reason it was removed was to make the rifle look like it was a commercial gun, not a surplus one. Rare to see one of these rifles with one - incidentally, IIRC there were two styles, narrow and wide.
Posting a couple pics of mine for reference.... no, it's not for sale....lol...
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The a/a is also pictured in Dave Clark's book about the PCMR.
https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/community/recording-the-history-of-b-c-s-wartime-militia-334005
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The a/a is also pictured in Dave Clark's book about the PCMR.
https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/community/recording-the-history-of-b-c-s-wartime-militia-334005
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Thanks for the opinions guys. Yes, I've seen two front swivel bands on these , narrow and wide. This is a wide one. As for the original sling, I've been told these were fitted with Lee Enfield web slings when they were delivered which is what this one has. The prices in the states are crazy for these but I want to keep it in Canada. I'll ponder further. Further opinions welcome.
Very nice shape. They are becoming more in demand in the US simply because they are hard to find there, I think. EAL Enfields go like hotcakes south of the border as well lately.Posting a couple pics of mine for reference.... no, it's not for sale....lol...
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The a/a is also pictured in Dave Clark's book about the PCMR.
https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/community/recording-the-history-of-b-c-s-wartime-militia-334005
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Okay, finally getting to the important task of the day...the pictures. I had not noted before the offset sling swivel. Hmmm...a clue re: source of band?
As you can see there was some ancient very shallow pitting on the gate side receiver flat that has been polished out. Adds character! Otherwise the metal is great for an 80 year old carry gun.
Any comments on the offset front swivel?
I see one on GP for $1840 with a badge and case, but no swivels, band or sling. And a fair amount of finish loss.
Thanks for your comments so far. Keep them coming.
A/D
As you can see there was some ancient very shallow pitting on the gate side receiver flat that has been polished out. Adds character! Otherwise the metal is great for an 80 year old carry gun.
Any comments on the offset front swivel?
I see one on GP for $1840 with a badge and case, but no swivels, band or sling. And a fair amount of finish loss.
Thanks for your comments so far. Keep them coming.
A/D
I'm not clear on how a sling swivel on an early LE would be in the way of the volley sights. When the front sight is rotated upward are you not looking across it far above the swivel via the rear sight offset from the safety?
Posting a couple pics of mine for reference.... no, it's not for sale....lol...
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The a/a is also pictured in Dave Clark's book about the PCMR.
https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/community/recording-the-history-of-b-c-s-wartime-militia-334005
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NAA.
Holy crap! That is in amazing condition. I've never seen one with that much finish, that was available, which is why I haven't bought one. I tried to get Jim to sell me his minty one, but no joy.
December 7th, 1941, a date that will live in infamy. I would have imagined that the first patrols would be set up in 43, although it could have even been before Pearl Harbor, because war with Japan was obvious, impending and necessary, before 41. It's actually amazing that the Japanese didn't invade, I was in Holberg today, and even now you could land an awful lot of stuff on the North Island without anyone noticing before it was too late.
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