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Hi there
I am interested in purchasing this rifle.
Australian Lee Enfield No. 1 Mk III* (SMLE) with bayonet - Collector's Source, Military Collectibles Online
I think the '45 means the barrel has been swapped. Is there anything else obvious to the keen eyes of you folks here?
The price seems a bit high, but it looks to be in great and possible worth the premium to me.
Thoughts appreciated!
Rich
Well it looks alright but I see a split on the right side butt socket where the screw wire goes through this can happen when they try to take the butt off first and turning the bolt spreads the recoil plate and can split the back of the fore woods anyway others may be better able to explain.
Looks nice though the stock may need a drink of BLO as it may have shrunk over the years anyway nice find hope it goes well for you. Cheers.
Looks Good, Needs a Good Oiling & it`s a little to pricey !.................
Thanks for your input -- much appreciated!
I know of a nice original one with original Australian bayonet at almost half the price of that one in Ontario that is available, PM me if you are interested and I can put you in touch with the owner/seller.
Collector Source has always been a little high. Look at their de-wats for instance...
There's a crack in the fore-end where the transverse screw / pin goes through at the end near the butt socket, could be signs someone's tried to tighten - undo the stock bolt without moving the for-end.
I'd be asking a lot more questions and the price looks very high. What numbers are matching? Is it an FTR? Too many of these have been put together and there's not enough of this rifle shown to prove its legit.
Where are the butt stock markings? Might be a put-together.
Way above market value in my opinion. This morning on CGN there is a nice 1917 BSA MkIII* with bayonet for $575 (claimed to be all matching/ original). I recently purchased a very nice '44 Lithgow (only weakness an armorer rematched bolt) at a show in Calgary for $300. Collectors Source seems to be trying to reset the market- I do believe they asked $2,300 for a WW1 MkIII (no-star) recently (and sold it!). That's Mk V territory as of late. Shop around people.
Ridolpho
Get onto usedguns.com.au and see in the Military section what a chap from the NT is asking for a WWI Mk III HT with Purdey low mount also a couple of others he has oh! yeah big $'s
Great input! Thanks again folks.
Yes but he is selling much rarer items. Still way over priced in my view but you can't compare what he has been selling with this bog standard lithgow.Quote:
Originally Posted by CINDERS
Hi Homer was not trying to compare just giving people a heads up as to what prices can be asked for these weapons in relation to non standard I mean my matching 1916 Lithgow Mk III cost me $100.oo needed a tad of work but all up a 5MD for $200.oo is a good deal as born and bred in W.A it was mandatory for me it was a 5MD.
The Matching '16 5MD '07 and 5MD Lith '16 scabbard cost me 2 1/2 times the rifles price....................each ouch! but they are pristine and correct
But mate people are already aware I'm sure. You see over priced firearms every day of the week in gun shops, online auctions and firearm websites like the one you are referring. Tell me where the cheap ones are please, not the over priced ones:)
When you say matching bayonet, are you referring to the serial number?
What you consider dear today or over priced is tomorrows bargain. If it is what you want buy it if you dont somebody else will. What is dear for some is cheap for others.
A bog standard 1913 lithy wont be priced the same as a 1940/44 rifle. And they are not being made anymore.
Or you can spend $3000 on this.
http://usedguns.com.au/Product.aspx?p=38683
No I wish Lithgows are expensive enough in the early years the 07 '21 Lithgow I have is numbered to its rifle '21 Lithgow Mk III has the Dble stitch Scabb as well, the rifle was a discussion point held a while ago as to the old debate of unfired since a rebuild- the front wood is in the white does not have FTR.
It may have been your self that said squilions of this period went through your hands anyway does not matter it is a safe queen and has not been fired by me in the 6 years I have owned it and only comes out for a drink of BLO and light oil twice a year.
The matching goes as far as 5th Military district stampings in the bayonet cross piece and the locket they are in pristine un messed with condition hence the high price I had to pay as bargains on this quality are pretty rare.
I just saw on that site a Sanderson 07 Hooky whick looked pretty abysmal go for $850.oo
Probably true in 50 years time Bindi2 but chances are you and I wont be around to see them appreciate to any great deal, if you want a real pearla grab the 1 of 10,000 presented to the King of Siam that should set you back a few Thruppences
From my I-phone and at night in bad light to give you a view if my Lith '16 the bluing on the blade is beautifully patina'ed and is un messed with it is the best I can do at in my sulk room which every bloke should have.....
Where are these common everyday bog standard 1913 Lithgows Bindii? that's one end of my collection that's a bit shy;)
Have got one of them with its bayonet.Quote:
Originally Posted by CINDERS
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i just happen to know where a couple are.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by muffett.2008
Sorry Bindi2 I was not referring to the 10,000 I was referring to the heavily engraved one they presented to the King himself a one off all the metal work was beautifully engraved I think it is Skennertons book but heck you would have to be looking at one of a kind known provenance to a King of a country a 6 or seven didgit figure $'s wise would be standard for it I reckon.
Guess whose best dressed for the complete 1913's gets them in the cupboard what would the crystal ball give us as a singular or sold as a pair ....we wait if they are up for didbs pis would be good so we can drool just a smidge..............:bow: How Much!!!
I wish I had one 1913 Lithgow in my collection. If I had two I would be happy as a pig in.........;)
not for sale as yet. purchase price you would cry sold as just bog standard Lithys wont be in the future.Quote:
Originally Posted by CINDERS
It might make you cry but if you want them you have to pay for them. And yes I would pay for them.