Is This Worth It? (No1 Mk3)

Hey guys, I am new to the forum and to collecting in general. I have always wanted an SMLE really badly, specifically one from around WW1. I found a seller that sounds promising What do you guys think of this:

It's a 1916 with an peddle scheme SSA reciever. The receiver has been drilled on the top for a sight, which is slightly upsetting. Only the receiver and barrel match, as this was rebuilt from a barreled receiver bought later. Full stock not sporterized. Apparently shoots well.

Asking price is $300 + $100 for a 1907 pattern bayonet. I was hoping to talk him down to $300 total. What do you guys think?

If you can talk him down to $300 total it would be okay. Still a bit high with a drilled receiver but not severely so since the SSA marked receivers demand a premium in any condition lately. Big question is what maker is the bayonet?

Sanderson. Has scabbard as well.

One day I want to add an SSA and NRF to the collection but they don't come up often and when they do they are in poor condition with a crazy price tag. One day....

NuserAim,

Where are these screw holes? I don't see them on the images?

Shamu wrote: Where are these screw holes? I don't see them on the images?

I haven't seen them yet at all. He claims they are very small. Also I talked him down to 300 and he never even tried to get more...

Bear43 wrote: Something I don't like is how the striker fits in the cocking piece. The end of the striker should be close to flush with the back of the cocking piece and here it is screwed out quite a ways.

That's fixable right? I arranged to go pick it up for 300 this weekend.