Info Please on No4MKI...

[Got-R-Did]

Howdy All,
I am trying to help a friend with the sale of a rifle. I know next to nothing about SMLEs, but knew where to find assistance. It is an import through A.I.C., Alexandria, VA, as mentioned above it is a No4MKI with "(F)" following this designation, and it is .303 chambered. There is an apparent date of 10/48 below this marking and a serial number (?) of PF 502XX. Bore is dark with evidence of rifling still present, but we have yet to tackle an attempt at cleaning it. There is a spike bayonet with sheath with the rifle. Stock is light colored wood in very good condition with tiny longitudinal grooves on the rear handguard. Any thoughts on residual value of this rifle?
Thanks in advance,
Got-R-Did

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[Badger]

Well, some more information would be helpful and perhaps some pics...

Here's a link that will help you help us, so we can help you better.

What can you tell me about my rifle? (click here)

Here's a site provided by Amatikulu with some good information to bookmark for the future.

Lee Enfield Rifle Markings (click here)

"(F)" .... refers to the Fazakerley factory.

Other marks often found on Enfields that have been exported for sale.

"BNP" ".303" "2.22" on barrel and under that is either "18.5 or 18+ or 184 TONS" .... means that your rifle was tested for safety by Birmingham Proof House showing caliber and chamber length. As required by British law, any firearm offered for commercial sale (regardless of military proofing) has to undergo a pressure test. Passed firearms were stamped, usually on the barrel and receiver.

"NP" was the Birmingham Nitro Proof between 1912 and 1954 and "BNP" is the Birmingham Nitro Proof after 1954

"England" is sometimes seen on Enfield Rifles and it's the British private export mark pre-1968

Hope this helps somewhat...

Regards.
Badger

[Got-R-Did]

Badger, I am both blessed and humbled that someone of your history and involvement in this site would feel compelled to answer my post. Thank you for your input and time. While I do not currently have the technology to upload images of this rifle, I will investigate a way to do just that. Again Thank You for your consideration to my request for information.
Got-R-Did

[jmoore]

I have a feeling that the rifling may turn out to either be pristine under a layer of dried grease, or completely rusted after someone neglected to boil out the bore after having fired his like new rifle w/ corrosive primed ammo. As that may affect the rifle's value hugely, a good cleaning is highly recommended!

At any rate, at this point you're looking at somewhere between $100 and $500 unless there's something either really good or bad about it.

[Got-R-Did]

JMoore, Thank you for the additional information and pointers. I will try to get together with him and give the bore a good soaking and scrubbing. I suspect the latter of this bore, that it was neglected after shooting. I will advise and provide images if possible.
Again, Thank You; I knew I came to the right place for help.
Got-R-Did

[Surpmil]

Sounds like a No4 Mk2. If shot out, the only value is as an action for rebarreling or conversion to something else, plus the value of the wood. Say $180. tops for both, plus another $20-30 for the magazine.