First post about first Enfield...

Hello everyone,
I have been reading this great forum for a week or so now. Have been considering buying and Enfield for a few weeks. I have two sons, one a senior in college and one a senior in high school. The oldest owns a Mosin Nagant 91 30. My younger son recently bought a very nice looking Mauser M24 at the first gun show any of us had ever attended a few weeks back. Well now I have the bug. Seems like a great hobby for us to do together. It's the first thing in years that all three of us are actually interested in at the same time. After looking around a bit I have developed an affection for the Lee Enfield No.4. I stumbled upon this forum and eventually the name Brian Dick. I sent him an email telling him my story and hoping to find a nice example of this fine, historic rifle that I could shoot and share with my sons. (And one that I could afford.) He asked me a few questions and then selected this rifle for me. He assures me that it is mechanically sound and just needs a little cosmetic TLC. I haven't purchased it yet and wanted to see what you all thought of it first. I would really appreciate your feedback.
Thanks

If its from Brian it'll be a 'good one' and value for money.
Brian is not the cheapest in the world but you do get a safe rifle (and thats worth a lot) from a guy who knows his stuff.

Welcome to "Enfielditus" - it wont be your last one.

I fully agree with what Alan said above.

I agree with the two above. As they say on Ebay, deal with BDL with confidence

Thanks guys. I think I knew I was going to buy this gun as soon as I saw the pictures. Just needed a little push. I definitely have the fever...

Ditto re Brian, and here's a thought, for less than $100 you can get a new wood set from Numrich or springfield sporters and make it sparkle like it just came from the factory. Welcome to the club, the No4's are a good shooting rifle right out to 1000 yards.

Thanks for the suggestion RJW NZ. Didn't even know that was an option. Does that take away from it's value in any way? Can't wait to get a hold of this and shoot it...

Spoke to Brian recently myself, and enjoyed doing so.
Looks like a GOOD first rifle. My first Enfield was a No4 Mk2 made at Fazakerley and imported by Interarms of Alexandria, VA. Yours appears to be a Mk1 made at Fazakerley and imported by the same.

You can probably restore that stock without removing any material, maybe some very light cleaning and restorative oil. Right fellows?

I like the sound of that STG-98, "light cleaning and restorative oil" sounds good. I'll need some more details on that later. And I didn't even notice that import stamp in the picture. Thanks.

Don't change the wood. It's matching throughout and will spiff up considerably. The important part is that it sports a perfect bore, good headspace and the forend fits perfectly.

Don't worry Brian. I'm not going to mess with it. When I call you tomorrow to order it I'll find out what I need to do to spiff it up. I like the character it has.

If only they could speak! the history such a nicely worn and used rifle.
Enjoy your lee as to be the first of many.
Regards
Fergs

It's on the way!