I am looking for a Lee-Enfield. I understand that an original might be a little pricey and might not be the way to go. My question is do you know anybody who makes quality reproductions or maybe even an original that I don't have to sell a kidney for? If at all possible I am look for an Enfield SMLE Mk.III or An Enfield No. 4 Mk.I Find me a gun guys. Thanks
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Re: Looking for a Lee-Enflied
Check the usual auction sites, as well as the WTS forums at Gunboards and Arfcom. You should be able to find a nice No.1 Mk.III for around $300-$350. The No.4 Mk.I rifles can be found in the $250-$300 range. Keep in mind that there are certain variants, dates, etc. that can run higher, but more often than not, you'll see people asking WAY too much for what are "average" rifles. Keep your finger on the pulse of the market for a few weeks and you'll see what I mean. They can still be found for reasonable prices from those who do not have their heads in the clouds.
The Enfield is one of my favorite milsurps and the No.4 would probably be my first choice for a C&R combat rifle in a real "situation".
Check the usual auction sites, as well as the WTS forums at Gunboards and Arfcom. You should be able to find a nice No.1 Mk.III for around $300-$350. The No.4 Mk.I rifles can be found in the $250-$300 range. Keep in mind that there are certain variants, dates, etc. that can run higher, but more often than not, you'll see people asking WAY too much for what are "average" rifles. Keep your finger on the pulse of the market for a few weeks and you'll see what I mean. They can still be found for reasonable prices from those who do not have their heads in the clouds.
The Enfield is one of my favorite milsurps and the No.4 would probably be my first choice for a C&R combat rifle in a real "situation".
Re: Looking for a Lee-Enflied
There are four or five Mk 4s sitting in Purcell's Guns in Purcellville, Va. Give them a call. http://purcellguns.com/
I can not speak to the price, but Dale (the owner) tends to be reasonable.
There are four or five Mk 4s sitting in Purcell's Guns in Purcellville, Va. Give them a call. http://purcellguns.com/
I can not speak to the price, but Dale (the owner) tends to be reasonable.
Re: Looking for a Lee-Enflied
Try to find the Irish contract Mk 4 No 2. They have light blonde stocks and very often can be found in new unfired condition. The sell in the $500 range. Some times a bit more but are worth every penny.
Try to find the Irish contract Mk 4 No 2. They have light blonde stocks and very often can be found in new unfired condition. The sell in the $500 range. Some times a bit more but are worth every penny.
Re: Looking for a Lee-Enflied
Most of the excellent-mint "Irish Contract" guns that I've seen have been $600+ for quite a while, now and that's not just asking price. People are paying it. If you just want a shooter that you're not afraid to get dirty, you could get a very good to excellent condition No.4 Mk.I from Savage, Long Branch, or Fazakerly for half that, or less.
Most of the excellent-mint "Irish Contract" guns that I've seen have been $600+ for quite a while, now and that's not just asking price. People are paying it. If you just want a shooter that you're not afraid to get dirty, you could get a very good to excellent condition No.4 Mk.I from Savage, Long Branch, or Fazakerly for half that, or less.
Re: Looking for a Lee-Enflied
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Veer_G</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The big question is ammo. What other than POF is there that's reasonable? </div></div>
Prvi is probably the most affordable/available commercial ammo. Surplus (especially quality surplus) is getting very hard to find. The Prvi brass is also the best I've used for handloading in .303, as well. I shoot almost exclusively handloads, nowadays.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Veer_G</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The big question is ammo. What other than POF is there that's reasonable? </div></div>
Prvi is probably the most affordable/available commercial ammo. Surplus (especially quality surplus) is getting very hard to find. The Prvi brass is also the best I've used for handloading in .303, as well. I shoot almost exclusively handloads, nowadays.
Re: Looking for a Lee-Enflied
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Joop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Most of the excellent-mint "Irish Contract" guns that I've seen have been $600+ for quite a while, now and that's not just asking price. People are paying it. If you just want a shooter that you're not afraid to get dirty, you could get a very good to excellent condition No.4 Mk.I from Savage, Long Branch, or Fazakerly for half that, or less. </div></div>
That's probably the correct price range. I haven't been looking for them in a few years but even at $600+ they are still worth it IMO.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Joop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Most of the excellent-mint "Irish Contract" guns that I've seen have been $600+ for quite a while, now and that's not just asking price. People are paying it. If you just want a shooter that you're not afraid to get dirty, you could get a very good to excellent condition No.4 Mk.I from Savage, Long Branch, or Fazakerly for half that, or less. </div></div>
That's probably the correct price range. I haven't been looking for them in a few years but even at $600+ they are still worth it IMO.
Re: Looking for a Lee-Enflied
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Joop</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Veer_G</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The big question is ammo. What other than POF is there that's reasonable? </div></div>
Prvi is probably the most affordable/available commercial ammo. Surplus (especially quality surplus) is getting very hard to find. The Prvi brass is also the best I've used for handloading in .303, as well. I shoot almost exclusively handloads, nowadays. </div></div> About a year ago i stumbled upon a box of .303 brass (~50 rounds) at a yard sale and decided to pick them up knowing the my next adventure was going to be an Enfield. Reloading is second nature to me. I just need to get me quality gun so I know what to load and works best. Before posting this thread I looked all around and found a few that the stock wasnt falling apart on but their barrels and/or actions were trashed and in need of major smithing. They were better as wall hangers. The few that had good stocks and barrel were a little too pricey ($900+). I just finished a pricey project and this was supposed to be a relatively cheap project to get me through. I dont mind a gun that has a little wear and tear on because I will put wear and tear on it myself.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Joop</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Veer_G</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The big question is ammo. What other than POF is there that's reasonable? </div></div>
Prvi is probably the most affordable/available commercial ammo. Surplus (especially quality surplus) is getting very hard to find. The Prvi brass is also the best I've used for handloading in .303, as well. I shoot almost exclusively handloads, nowadays. </div></div> About a year ago i stumbled upon a box of .303 brass (~50 rounds) at a yard sale and decided to pick them up knowing the my next adventure was going to be an Enfield. Reloading is second nature to me. I just need to get me quality gun so I know what to load and works best. Before posting this thread I looked all around and found a few that the stock wasnt falling apart on but their barrels and/or actions were trashed and in need of major smithing. They were better as wall hangers. The few that had good stocks and barrel were a little too pricey ($900+). I just finished a pricey project and this was supposed to be a relatively cheap project to get me through. I dont mind a gun that has a little wear and tear on because I will put wear and tear on it myself.
