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Topic: Another offer you can refuse...
Posted By: Goosic
Subject: Another offer you can refuse...
Date Posted: October 08 2018 at 9:55am
I am in the market for an original No4 (T), complete,a No9 complete,and believe it or not, a L39A1 complete.
If anyone has those and are willing to sell them within a reasonable price range,I will add an additional $500.00 on top of that just to make things interesting.



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Posted By: Honkytonk
Date Posted: October 08 2018 at 9:59am
Wow. Hate to see the price tag on that purchase!


Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: October 08 2018 at 10:03am
OUCH!
Good luck with that.
I do know where there's a No4 Mk 1 (T) for sale as of last week, let me see what the asking price is, its local to here MD/VA, but the guys ships nationwide.


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Posted By: Goosic
Date Posted: October 08 2018 at 10:09am
The OUCH is no issue to me at this time.
This post is for you guys here on this forum. The offer is for you guys,no one else.
I will even throw in this little guy as a bonus.


Posted By: terrylee
Date Posted: October 08 2018 at 10:46am
Goosic, I fully support your desire to add a No.4(T) to your list. Yesterday, took mine to the range for the first time in several years and fell in love with it all over again!


Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: October 08 2018 at 7:41pm
im with terry lee here , i just never see these on the loose anymore 


Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: October 09 2018 at 6:40am
PM'd the guy with the No4(T) waiting for a reply.


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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)


Posted By: MJ11
Date Posted: October 09 2018 at 8:19am
I see two listings for the L42A1 at $22,000 and $24,000

https://www.google.com/search?q=British+L42+for+sale&client=firefox-b-1-ab&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiGgtem0fndAhXrzIMKHcITDNMQsAR6BAgEEAE&biw=1345&bih=764" rel="nofollow - https://www.google.com/search?q=British+L42+for+sale&client=firefox-b-1-ab&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiGgtem0fndAhXrzIMKHcITDNMQsAR6BAgEEAE&biw=1345&bih=764

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/52/3651/enfield-l42a1" rel="nofollow - https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/52/3651/enfield-l42a1

These are just basic set, a full kit with AWS and Scout. Reg, NATO sling and the little bits? Who knows.


Good luck shopping.


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Posted By: Goosic
Date Posted: October 09 2018 at 8:49am
I'm willing to shuck out the monies for a No4Mk1 T,or a L39A1,that's as far as I am willing to go. I can't grasp the concept of giving someone 20-24,000 for a 308. I can buy a brand new McMillan 30-416 Tactical,fully set-up for $2500.00. My personal favorite,the Lapua.338 built around a Savage 110L Tactical can be had for $1850.00. Those two calibers alone, extremely outperform the 7.62 tenfold. I keep having this nagging thought that I should stop what I am trying to accomplish and let the No9, No4Mk1 T,and L39A1 ownership dream fade away. I made a spot on copy of the No4Mk1 T and I have,what can be referred to as fairly new and unfired Savage No4Mk1*. Wednesday I will find out how well these LE rifles perform,along with my new and unfired No4Mk2 7.62mm.


Posted By: Honkytonk
Date Posted: October 09 2018 at 9:00am
Goosic. For my .02 worth, it doesn't sound like it was meant to be. If I owned the copy you did of the T and your last project, I could die a happy man. Enjoy the fruits of your labor and talent. Someday maybe that sweet deal with happen. Then it will be right. In general, again in my humble opinion, Lee Enfield prices are somewhat currently inflated, making it a true seller's market. Patience, grasshopper...


Posted By: Goosic
Date Posted: October 09 2018 at 9:34am
...and I was planning on offering up this one with all the extra bits too. Four extra front globe sights with inserts,one extra PH-5C rear target sight with four extra iris pieces,fully adjustable buttpad,fully adjustable Huber Concept trigger,and the PH style bipod...



Posted By: britrifles
Date Posted: October 09 2018 at 10:15am

I am reminded of my Dad selling a complete No. 4(T) sniper kit that had never been issued for $250 in the early 1990's.  That was way undervalued, even in Canada, and the individual who bought it was taking advantage of my Dad, he knew what it was really worth and he kept quiet.  Wood chest, spotting scope and all the other bits similar to the above pic of the L42.    I had no idea Dad was contemplating selling it and he had no idea I would have wanted that rifle.   That was a turning point for me, it's when I got my first No. 4 (one of Dads rifles that he had not sold yet, and the one I now shoot in matches).   

Well, at least he kept his No. 4 Mk I(T) shooter with the 1958 LB six groove RH twist barrel that I recently posted about.   I'll eventually get that rifle, enjoy shooting it, and then pass it on down the line. 
 
Gossic, these rifles won't get cheaper with age. 

 

 


Posted By: Honkytonk
Date Posted: October 09 2018 at 10:52am
To the more learned people on the forum, I'm curious. Like baseball cards and vintage cars, are collectors actually buying the rifles mentioned at the prices quoted? I'm a firm believer that as a seller you ask for what YOU think it is worth. Whether you get that price is a different story. I remember seeing a complete No4 Mk1 T kit at a Gun Show here in Brandon Mb. in the late 80's. Fellow wanted $1000. Unheard of for an Enfield back then. Man, if I had a known...


Posted By: terrylee
Date Posted: October 09 2018 at 11:02am
Although an interesting collector's piece, the L42A1 is presently a rifle which it is fashionable to own. That accounts for much of its inflated price. Fashions come and go and I suspect that certain new owners may get their fingers burned. As a shooter it is far outclassed by the Enfield Enforcer at a fraction of the cost.  


Posted By: Goosic
Date Posted: October 09 2018 at 11:21am
Growing up here in Phoenix,we had a little sporting goods store, Yellow Front. You could buy an Enfield in three different price ranges,$5.00,$10.00,$15.00.
I walked in with $9.95 in my pocket at ten years of age. Reached into the cardboard barrel and pulled out the rifle that would have me hooked on the No4Mk1 Enfield forever. Sporterised, missing the front sight guard,a magazine that looked like a third grade art project,L flip rear sight,and a brass buttplate corroded shut. Shot my very first mule deer that same year. I was the shooter and my dad was my scout,shouting out too high,more to the left. Three standing shots later,the muley that was in a full bore run lay dead. I completely understand the mindset of those who own the No4 T rifle,the L39A1/L42A1. I have never been able to afford a real No4 T, or a L39A1 L42A1. Yes,after alot of trial and error,I made my own T rifle,and I am very proud of that accomplishment. However,I would like to be included in the small group that have the real deal.


Posted By: Goosic
Date Posted: October 09 2018 at 11:23am
terrylee.
I found an Enforcer for sale. $10.000 out the door.
Nope...


Posted By: Pukka Bundook
Date Posted: October 09 2018 at 12:04pm
Holts have a No 4 T with scope and sling, Goosic.
 
https://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=XA0918++1127+&refno=++129231&saletype" rel="nofollow - https://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=XA0918++1127+&refno=++129231&saletype =
 
It's a buy it now price, one that didn't sell in Sept. auction. It's 6500 GBP out the door...


Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: October 09 2018 at 1:50pm
Heard from my primary guy, his just sold.
I do have a backup, but its (I think) 100% complete with all accessories in the transit case.
Its going to be spendy + would you like me to inquire for you?


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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)


Posted By: Goosic
Date Posted: October 09 2018 at 2:21pm
Yes please.


Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: October 09 2018 at 2:33pm
OK, I'll probably see him in the next month, hang in there.
I'll try to get more info & pics if I can.


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Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)


Posted By: Pukka Bundook
Date Posted: October 09 2018 at 3:24pm
You no wantum from the UK Goosic?
 
 


Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: October 09 2018 at 7:12pm
you guys are way beyond what i would spend at this point in life - a number of years ago ...yes...for the right setup with all the bits , but today - im just going to leave it to someone else way too soon , 


Posted By: Goosic
Date Posted: October 09 2018 at 7:18pm
I have relegated myself down to,if my faux No4 T shoots as accurate as a real one. I will stop the chase...


Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: October 09 2018 at 7:26pm
that would be where i would be if fortunate enough to have one - i did have a faux M1903A4 once , it shot well enough but i gave it to my nephew , i have not regretted ....i still have my M16 and M14 that shoot just fine these days 


Posted By: Zed
Date Posted: October 10 2018 at 4:21am
I think you could easily afford the L39A1 if you can find one. They seem to be about one tenth of the cost of an L42 and kit. Fair enough, you don't get the wooden crate and kit, the but rifle that you shoot is basically the same; except the better trigger on the L39.
I realised when I started looking that a No4T or L42 was out of my price range and I'm happy I bought the L39.


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Posted By: Zed
Date Posted: October 10 2018 at 4:26am
Here they have an L42 and L39 for sale.
https://thedevizesgunsmith.co.uk" rel="nofollow - https://thedevizesgunsmith.co.uk


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