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Posted: 3/20/2010 2:06:24 PM EDT
 so my friend got this enfield at a gunshow recently for $150, and we are having trouble identifying info about it. anyone know? were looking for what type it is, about when it was made, etc. i dont have the S/N now, but ill get it. its .303, and is topped with a 4X (i think) scope. he also wants a bipod for it, what are his options? thanks! -Joe |
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From what I can tell it's a sporterized No. 1 Mk. 3*. It's not terribly done, looks like they tried to keep a pseudo-military look to it. I cannot tell the year from looking at it, you should be able to find that on the rifle (under that paint).
If the bore's good I'd say $150 is fair. It's certainly not a collector's piece, but it will make a good practical rifle. Mount a QD swivel and stick a Harris on there. |
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From what I can tell it's a sporterized No. 1 Mk. 3*. It's not terribly done, looks like they tried to keep a pseudo-military look to it. I cannot tell the year from looking at it, you should be able to find that on the rifle (under that paint). If the bore's good I'd say $150 is fair. It's certainly not a collector's piece, but it will make a good practical rifle. Mount a QD swivel and stick a Harris on there. Plus 1. SMLE, No I MkIII or III* .303in. Maker mark should be on the receiver under the bolt knob. |
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The crest, initials, and year will tell you when it was made. And if the year is late enough then it might be an Ishy.
Based on experience I have to say check the magazine spring. I bought an Ishy with a broken mag spring. They are easy enough to find and replace. |
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thanks guys! yeah, he didnt get it for collecting, its for practical use. and it fired great. the magazine spring does infact feel rather shitty, and hes probably going to get a replacement, as well as a few more magazines. the stamp on the side says that it is a NO1 MK3, made in India. how would he go about mounting a sling swivel on there for a bipod? -Joe |
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