No.32 Scope Set - parts are worth more than the whole ....

[Badger]

Here's one that will curl your toes.... :D

Same seller on eBay....

He says he even has the rifle they came off of, if anyone is interested...

WW2 British Enfield Sniper Rifle Scope - Approx $1636.89 Cdn (http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170092529422)

WW2 British Enfield Sniper Rifle Scope Mount - Approx $894.45 Cdn (http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170092531331)

WW2 British Enfield Sniper Rifle Scope Covers - Approx $229.12 Cdn (http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170092532656)

WW2 British Enfield Sniper Rifle Scope Can Sling - Approx $110.04 Cdn (http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170092534781)

Different buyers...

Total = Approx $2,8750 Cdn (and I think I missed what he flogged the scope can for, if it existed)

Anyway, I guess ~Angel~ should be breaking down her entire collection into components and opening up shop on eBay .... ;)

Regards,
Badger

[Stevo]

Unbelievable. :eek:

[stencollector]

These aren't record prices for this stuff. A scope, bracket and can went for over $3200 late last year on ebay.
I keep telling guys who balk at the $2000 to $3200 Enfield snipers...they are worth more if you break them up.
The last scope can I saw sell on ebay went for around $600+.

Suddenly those collectors source snipers don't seem quite as bad now, do they? And iif you look, you'll see half of them have gone now as well.

[Badger]

Suddenly those collectors source snipers don't seem quite as bad now, do they? And iif you look, you'll see half of them have gone now as well.

I think Fred should pay us commission.... :rofl:

Regards,
Badger

[stencollector]

I think Fred should pay us commission.... :rofl:

Regards,
Badger
Still waiting for mine to show up. I am eagerly checking the mailbox each day for the parcel notice. I got the British made/Cdn marked one. Looks like I already have a scope bracket for it too!! :)

[Sigismund]

Indeed, If you can afford it today, but it, you will be happy you did, even if it is alot of money. In as little as 4-6 months from now the prices wont even compare. :runaway:

[stencollector]

Indeed, If you can afford it today, but it, you will be happy you did, even if it is alot of money. In as little as 4-6 months from now the prices wont even compare. :runaway:

Funny thing about the Enfields is that it is the bottom stuff and the top stuff that seems to be appreciating the most.
The sniper stuff just keeps skyrocketing, a complete matching set having gone from $600 12 years ago, to $900 8 years ago, to $3500-4000 today.
A run of the mill full wood #4 Enfield has gone from $150 seven years ago, to $400 and up presently.
Yet a nice Cno7, which would have cost you $700 back in 2000, will only fetch $800-900 today. It doesn't seem right that the common #4 will soon catch up to the fairly rare Cno7s.

[Stevo]

A run of the mill full wood #4 Enfield has gone from $150 seven years ago, to $400 and up presently.
Yet a nice Cno7, which would have cost you $700 back in 2000, will only fetch $800-900 today. It doesn't seem right that the common #4 will soon catch up to the fairly rare Cno7s.

I think I understand this part of the inflationary phenomenon. The .303's appeal to a wider audience, notably the shooter-collector. They want a nice piece of Canadian history that represents the issued service rifle. While rarer, I believe the CNo7 appeals mainly to the collector because of it's .22LR chambering.

The shooter-collector community in Canada (note I place shooter first, as that's what they most want to do with the rifle) has grown significantly recently due to the Internet and sites like this and CGN, IMO. While this does drive prices up, I feel it bodes well for the future health and continuation of our hobby.

[stencollector]

Heres a couple more ebay results today with the prices for a couple of the 4T accessories:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/British-Lee-Enfield-Sniper-No-32-Scope-Mount_W0QQitemZ170102069905QQihZ007QQcategoryZ4074 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Scope bracket: $817
http://cgi.ebay.ca/British-Lee-Enfield-Sniper-No-8-Scope-Can_W0QQitemZ170102068376QQihZ007QQcategoryZ4074QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Scope can: $640
http://cgi.ebay.ca/British-Lee-Enfield-Sniper-No-32-Scope-Tool_W0QQitemZ170102065794QQihZ007QQcategoryZ4074Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
SCOPE ADJUSTING TOOL: $458 :move eek:

The scope brackets haven't gone up any since the first auctions referred to in this thread, but the cans are getting a bit pricier, and who would have thought that that little tool is getting to be worth that much. One sold on ebay last week for JUST $200 or so.

All prices are Cdn $$.

I just sold a sniper a couple months ago. I would have done better breaking it up, and still had a free rifle when the deals were done.

[Badger]

Wow.......... :yikes:

Incredible prices.... :D

Lance must be laughing all the way to the bank... :p

Regards,
Badger

[Sigismund]

supply and demand...

I wonder who is paying out the big prices, british collectors maybe?