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Hello,
I have an Enfield No4 MKI sniper rifle (1944). It has a lovely dark wood stock (in excellent shape), and comes with the telescope (numbers on scope, match the box it resides in, as well as the stamped number on the rifle - a sticker in the scope box also says what rifle the scope belongs to). I am interested in selling this item - but would like to know the current market value, before listing it for sale.
If anyone can be of assistance, I would appreciate it!
Thank you,
Matthew
Hi Matthew,
A lot depends on where you live, and how original (authentic) the rifle and all the parts are. A true No4 Mk1 (T) in Canada can go for, maybe $3,500? I think I've seen them sell for that much or around. Anyone feel free to correct me my knowledge about that market is... limited.
Lou
I agree, a lot has to do with location, location, location. For a collector of sniper rifles the manufacturer and model of the scope can make it more desirable. Good luck and drop me a note when you decide...
Lance
I’d say your close for a No4Mk1(T) here in Canada as a starting point. As stated it’s value will depend on your location and a number of other factors such as the number of correct serial number matches, extra accessories and rarity of components (scope etc.). Matching examples have sold recently here in Canada from $3500.00 to as much as $5000.00.Quote:
Originally Posted by louthepou
Hi Matthew - If you are in the UK then £3000 upwards
Sorry gentlemen - I didn't realize that I had posted on a Canadian board - I am in Alaska (some think we are a part of the US ...:)).
The s/n on the gun matches with the gun number on the scope box - as well as the s/n on the scope matches a number stamped onto the stock of the rifle.
I will attach a few pictures.
Thank you all for your help.
Don't get the wrong impression, this is pretty much an "international" board!Quote:
Originally Posted by hntrak
I do think that Canada has a higher-than-usual ratio of Lee Enfield lovers though.
I also do know that the market is quite different between the US and Canada. Anyone in the US has seen No4Mk1(T)'s for sale recently?
Here are a few US postings I came across:
No 4 MkI* Savage (rifle only) -- $1,150.00 (For Sale)
No 4 MkI Savage (rifle, scope, and mount) -- $2,750.00 (For Sale)
No 4 MkI Savage (rifle only) -- $1,350.00 (Sold)
I also came across a closed posting with an asking price of $6,000.00; however, I was unable to tell if it had a new owner or not.
I know very little about No 4 MkI(T) rifles, which is why I do not own one at this time. With my luck, I would post my great new purchase only to find out it is a fake.
It is on my wish list, but I need more knowledge of what I am looking at so that I can look for the small things that will warn me to walk away!!
Thank you for the information - here is some information that might help you in your search for a No4 MK1(T) Enfield - after reading I am even more tempted not to sell - but the thoughts of the house that I am building ...
“Is my Lee Enfield sniper rifle a fake
Thank you again for the help,
Matthew
P.S. I also found one for sale for $6k at Cabela's http://www.cabelas.com/gun-inventory...-enfield.shtml
Mine looks like this one very much - the rifle might be in a little worse shape - but the scope is every bit as nice - and I have the box (numbers matching)
the $6K sniper is in my local Cabela's so, if anyone is interested, I could have a peek when I go to pick up my No4 Mk1/2 that I have been drooling over....
Scope is a No32 Mk 2? (I don't have Mr. Laidler's S/N chart on me, its at home!) Doesn't appear to be a 2/1 conversion at first glance. Might know some people who would be interested in this rifle....
Yes it is a No32 Mk2 - although the scope can (which I formerly called a box - oops!) says Mk1 - but has the correct rifle s/n on the outside - and laminated inside (piece of typewritten paper) is the rifle s/n & scope s/n.
Hokay! More pertinent questions- Underside of buttstock marked w/ S51 and top of stock near cocking piece marked w/ a number?
Is the top of the fore end underneath the front scope block marked? (Pull the scope assembly off to get a better view)
Also are the fore end and magazine body numbered?
Here these pictures may answer a few questions -
As for the number under the scope - are you talking about it being inset in the wood on top of the barrel? ... Am I to take the wood off? As for the magazine - I didn't see any s/n on it - but I have another and am not sure which on came with the gun - and haven't looked for the other yet.
By the way - there is someone interested in buying, and I have given him first option ... I just wanted to let you know, JMOORE - in case there was an interest developing.
Thank you ... will keep you informed - and I would welcome any hints as to value (hntrak@gmail.com) -
Value is a difficult thing to define - it depends upon how much a buyer is willing to pay - otherwise, it's simply a theoretical number.
Your rifle appears correct and has the advantage of having a scope can and scope numbered to the set. It's missing the chest which would have added to its value.
No.4 mark 1(T)'s in fair condition were sold last year by Century for around $750.
I haven't been following scope can prices but the last one I saw sold for $250
No.32 scopes with mount - well again e-bay gives you prices from $1500 and up depending on how desperate the buyers get.
So a mismatched fair condition rifle with scope, mount and can would seem to be worth at least $2500 in parts.
The condition of your rifle is a plus as are the correct matching numbers which should allow you to claim a premium from a collector. How much that premium is will depend on how badly the collector needs it for his empty slot :)
Amatikulu, Thank you for your help - it has been beneficial.
I'm up to my eyeballs in other stuff, but friends , well, .... always sniffing around for such coolness!
W/o an action screw swivel, its no surprise that the mag isn't numbered. The scope pad screw staking is a bit incongruous in this case. As is the fore end numbering, not wrong, just a mixture of early and late service indicators!
Jmoore - I am not sure what all you were saying in the previous post - but I am offering this rifle up for sale.
Here are a few more pictures that were taken per requests by interested parties - if this sparks interest in anyone else, please feel free to let me know.:)
A couple more pictures ........