Lee Enfield SMLE No.3 Value?

Lee Enfield SMLE No.3 Value?#22450

By GreggAndrews - Sat Nov 19, 2011 4:11 pm

- Sat Nov 19, 2011 4:11 pm #22450

So ANYWAY, I waltz into the local shop, and spot an SMLE on the rack, not terrible condition, but not exactly great either. Sticker price, $325.

Fair price, or should I haggle down?

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#22454

By PaiN - Sat Nov 19, 2011 7:33 pm

- Sat Nov 19, 2011 7:33 pm #22454

I'm guessing a fair price on that rifle would be $250-$275...Haggle away

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#22483

By GreggAndrews - Sun Nov 20, 2011 1:41 pm

- Sun Nov 20, 2011 1:41 pm #22483

I'm guessing a fair price on that rifle would be $250-$275...Haggle away

I like the way you think. Now it's just a matter of scraping the cash together...

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#22484

By CTSixshot - Sun Nov 20, 2011 2:27 pm

- Sun Nov 20, 2011 2:27 pm #22484

Andrew:
Haggle as much as you can and then you'll have all of that cash to buy pricey ammo!
Actually, it's not that pricey; there was a slew of surplus Brit down at Hansen's (headstamp unknown to me) for $8 per 15 rounds or so. No strippers, but I think there was some other Brit ammo with strippers, too (probably Radway Green or Canadian, I don't recall exactly).
Heck, I can always reload some plinking ammo for you or the full-strength stuff, if you so desire.

#22493

By hayes1966 - Sun Nov 20, 2011 5:34 pm

- Sun Nov 20, 2011 5:34 pm #22493

Are all the parts matching? Check the bore. There are a lot of these out there but expect to pay $350+ for something decent.

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By GreggAndrews - Sun Nov 20, 2011 5:45 pm

- Sun Nov 20, 2011 5:45 pm #22498

I'd gladly take you up on the ammo offer.

I'll have to look at it again tomorrow. While these are good people to deal with, the gun is definitely NOT all original. It has the crown stamps, but there's no way it's entirely original.

That, and the finish wear is inconsistent. The stock looks way too good for what the action & barrel look like (lots of finish wear on the barrel & action).

I'll see what I can do. Hell, if the gun is lucrative enough, I might put one of my BP revolvers up for a partial trade or whatever...

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#22499

By newguy - Sun Nov 20, 2011 6:19 pm

- Sun Nov 20, 2011 6:19 pm #22499

Honestly my Dad loves shooting the Enfield I got him and I gave it a shot.
I like it too has a good feel too when you hold it. Almost no kick too and iron sights are great Bolt takes alittle get used too since it cocks on close. So you have to push it close and hold it while your putting bolt handle down.

#22508

By CTSixshot - Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:21 pm

- Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:21 pm #22508

I guess it's what you are brought up on...
...most, if not all of my bolt guns cock on close (FR-7, m96, K31...). You started with the K98 clones, right?

#22513

By newguy - Mon Nov 21, 2011 7:21 am

- Mon Nov 21, 2011 7:21 am #22513

Ya I started with Mauser and my SPringfield is not cock on close either

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