Enfield Rifle Identification-What is this?

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05-09-2009, 05:32 PM
Saint Patton

Enfield Rifle Identification-What is this?

Hello, found this site and was hoping that I could get some expert advice on what sort of Enfield rifle I have. The link for pics is at the end of this post.

It is a barrel length of approximately 30 inches, has a ten(?) round box magazine and left-side mounted barrage/volley sights

The various markings that identify it are as follows:

Band around stock just above trigger, on the right side of the band:
Crown symbol
VR
Enfield
1896
L.E
I.

Band around stock just above trigger, on the left side of the band:
V.S.M.
1910
CLLE
1*

Band around barrel and forend:
small arrowsymbol pointing up
WD

There are a few more small markings on the left side of the breech:
small crown symbol
ER
crossed flags symbol
P.

The top of the breech has a large letter "E"

The serial number(?) 5622 is printed on the right side of the breech as well as the backside of the bolt handle

I included a link to photos of the rifle. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated; I'm looking to sell the rifle and would like to know if it's worth anything. I apologize in advance if I'm not using the proper protocols in my request.

Pictures by Bishop308 - Photobucket
05-09-2009, 09:41 PM
tiriaq

You have a Magazine Lee Enfield, Mark I, made at Enfield in 1896. It was modernized for charger loading - the rear bridge was added - in 1910. VSM = Vickers, Sons and Maxim. CLLE = Charger Loading Lee Enfield.
Looks presentable in the photos.
05-10-2009, 01:45 AM
Alan de Enfield

Value - depends whereabouts in the world you are ?

In the UK I'd think you'd be looking at £1000 - £1400
05-10-2009, 09:44 AM
Saint Patton

Oops, I never thought to include my location; I live in the U.S.

At the current exchange rates, £1000 would put the value of this rifle at about $1500? I had no idea, now I don't know if I should sell it or hold on to it.

Thank you for your help.
05-10-2009, 10:40 AM
Alan de Enfield

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saint Patton

Oops, I never thought to include my location; I live in the U.S.

At the current exchange rates, £1000 would put the value of this rifle at about $1500? I had no idea, now I don't know if I should sell it or hold on to it.

Thank you for your help.

US Prices tend to be around 30% less than Europe but still worth a good $1000. maybe a US based forummer could comment having better 'local knowledge'
05-10-2009, 11:41 AM
bradtx

St. Patton, Retaining the Mk.I* configuration is a big plus, but you'll need to find the 'right' buyer. I certainly wouldn't consider anything less than a grand for it.

Brad