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Tell me about this Enfield rifle
I would like some information about a Enfield rifle I saw at a LGS. The markings on the right side of stock under the bolt are;
MA
LITHGOW
SMLE
Unreadable mark followed by *
1942
Caliber 303 is British. All the serial numbers match exterior metal and bore are in very good condition. However while the stock is also in very good condition with no dings or marks one would expect of a military rifle. It has a coat of varnish (maybe). It could be refinished but the butt stock has some runs in the finish like the finish was hastily applied under wartime conditions and the stock was allowed to dry in a vertical position hence the runs. All in all it appears to be all correct issue condition only missing the swivel for the sling on the butt stock.
Can you folks give me a primer about the Enfield rifle? I would like to collect a nice example (I actually want a Lee No. 1 from WW1 but will settle for a nice WW2 piece) to add with my MN 91/30.
What is the value of a Enfield in this condition? LGS wants 5 bills for it but it has been sitting in the back of his gun rack for a long time.
I would like some information about a Enfield rifle I saw at a LGS. The markings on the right side of stock under the bolt are;
MA
LITHGOW
SMLE
Unreadable mark followed by *
1942
Caliber 303 is British. All the serial numbers match exterior metal and bore are in very good condition. However while the stock is also in very good condition with no dings or marks one would expect of a military rifle. It has a coat of varnish (maybe). It could be refinished but the butt stock has some runs in the finish like the finish was hastily applied under wartime conditions and the stock was allowed to dry in a vertical position hence the runs. All in all it appears to be all correct issue condition only missing the swivel for the sling on the butt stock.
Can you folks give me a primer about the Enfield rifle? I would like to collect a nice example (I actually want a Lee No. 1 from WW1 but will settle for a nice WW2 piece) to add with my MN 91/30.
What is the value of a Enfield in this condition? LGS wants 5 bills for it but it has been sitting in the back of his gun rack for a long time.
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