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Old 03-01-2008, 04:16 PM
Joe Boleo Joe Boleo is offline
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British Enfields

I vist several gun shops on a regular basis while looking for surplus arms. One shop has quite a few British WWI and WWII Enfields for around $200.00. I was in another shop today and saw a Mark III and a No. 4 Mark I priced at $449.00 and $499.00 respectively. Sure glad I shop around because I would not even consider those prices as reasonable. Take care...
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Old 03-01-2008, 05:29 PM
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The prices are start to rise on those guns.. I am glad I got mine 20+ yrs ago for $75.
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Old 03-02-2008, 01:32 PM
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Sounds like a lot of money for Enfields. I am used to seeing the lower price you mentioned. All the best...
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Old 03-02-2008, 04:22 PM
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Joe,

Our BIG gun show is March 8-9 at Morris, PA. If you want to see sticker shock, go to Morris. Last year I saw several "NRA Poor-Good" P-17 Eddystones for $750 and up.

Guns that we bought in the 1960s were in the $12.00-35.00 range and those days are long gone. Treasure the iron you got in the good old days.

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Old 03-02-2008, 06:12 PM
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It depends

There are places that still sell military surplus arms at reasonable prices. For example, mint condition U.S. 1917 Enfields or 1903 Springfieds are about $500.00. Of course, some places charge a lot more, but I do not shop in those establishments. All the best...
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Old 03-02-2008, 06:24 PM
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I just bought a '17 Remington. The wood is ugly as a mud fence but the metal is excellent and the bore shines like a spanked babys butt. #'s matched also. I paid, swallow hard Bill, $200.

I figure I stole it. Milsurps in this part of the world are almost non-existent.

Right now mother nature is suffering from PMS and I haven't had it out to shoot it yet. Example: 4 days ago it was -28° then it snowed 6" and yesterday it was 52°.

I want to see how fast I can volley fire it. It is supposed one of the best bolt rifles for that excersize. We shall see.

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Old 03-03-2008, 06:19 PM
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Good deal and good steal! It pays to shop around. All the best...
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Old 03-05-2008, 07:36 PM
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Saw a full jungle kitted enfield today, not sure if it was a #4 or #5, they were busy and i was running short on time when i stopped.

Tag said $419 and it looked to be in good shape.
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Old 03-05-2008, 11:23 PM
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A friend needs a

fair to good Ishapore Enfield in 308. Anybody know of any? What kind of prices. I really don't know mil surp much.
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Old 03-06-2008, 06:41 PM
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gunsamerica.com has an Ishapore Enfield in .308 listed for $450.00.

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Old 03-06-2008, 07:28 PM
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Thanks for the reply

I just found one today. Guy in Cody had it. exc shape..good bore. 2 mags sling and a no drill scope mount for it. $225.00 Going back to Md with me next week Still an ugly rifle though!
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Old 03-07-2008, 07:58 PM
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Enfield in .308

I bought several for $90.00 a few years ago and the local gun shop has them for less than $200.00. All the best...
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Old 03-08-2008, 01:02 PM
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skeet,

I agree the Ishapore MkIII clone rifle .308 is ugly, but mine shoot better than most military arms on establishment. I like the Jungle Carbine Ishapore clone because it shoots well and is a fine woods rifle in .308.

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