A No.4 Mk1 for $799.00.

[Adam Helmer]

Last Thursday I was at our weekly "Tioga County Militia Meeting" of old duffers over age 65. We number about a dozen and possess, collectively, all the reloading, casting and gun savvy on the planet.

A lad inheirited a British WWII Army rifle, a No.4 Mk1, that he wished to sell. The gunshop owner paid whatever he paid the lad and entered it in his bound book and then placed the rifle on the used gun rack for $799.00. The Militia picked the gun off the rack and gave it an inspection. It is a No.4 that went through Factory Through Repair (FTR) and appears to be unissued due to the refit. My first No.4 sold for $14.04, with tax, and is Very Good. My how times have changed.

Adam

[Gil Martin]

My local gun shop sells Enfield No. 4 Mark I rifles for a lot less. All the best...
Gil

[wrenchman]

same here tend to go for a lot less but local markets can drive the price

[Adam Helmer]

UPDATE:

Today, being Thursday, the Tioga Militia met at the local gunshop. We had nine members present for roll call. We had a new No.4 Mk1 full military rifle on the used gun rack adjacent to the prior mentioned $799.00 "Gem" with a hang tag of $425.00.

The Militia looked over the new $425.00 rifle. It was made in 1943, it appears unissued with a two-groove barrel. This is the FIRST No.4 I ever saw with a "0" Bolthead. The rifle is Excellent in and out. My concern is lack of any information on either side of the metal at the "wrist" of the buttstock other than serial number which matches with the bolt and "1943." The left side of the receiver merely says "No 4 Mk 1."

The rifle is a nice specimen for a WWII arm. The bolt closes with a slight crunch fit with the miniumum, "0" bolthead. It will sit on the rack for a long time. I may make an offer come July or August.

Adam

[Gil Martin]

If I like the rifle I would offer a good bit less for it. All the best...
Gil

[wrenchman]

my father inlaw just picked up a nice jungel carbin for 500

[Joe Boleo]

My perfect condition Jungle carbine cost me $26.55 some years back. Take care...
Joe