I'm looking for either an L39A1 and/or an L42A1.
Anyone offer an opinion as to what a fair price for each would be?
Thanks
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I'm looking for either an L39A1 and/or an L42A1.
Anyone offer an opinion as to what a fair price for each would be?
Thanks
L39A1 rifles are cheaper.
Basically whatever the on-line bidding places it at, these generally come up on gunbroker and go for more than 900 with no sights a wee bit ratty. With a compete set of sights and like new looking, something north of 1200. At least that was the last prices I saw them go for on gunbroker.
My recollection is the total number of L39A1 and L42A1 rifles imported by Navy arms in the early/mid 1990s were 637, with about a 50% split of each. Some of the L42A1 rifles were in pieces and incomplete I got mine that way.
The L39 is a much rarer rifle than the L42, but the "Sniper" status of the latter bumps the price up considerably. Here in UK, L39s tend to be around about £600-£700 at dealer prices, even for a good one. L42 on the other hand seem to start at....well, name your price anywhere north of £3000 (for just the rifle and scope).
Harry-Mac I think you might be a bit behind the times with those prices. They've moved up quite a lot in the last year or two. If you have a secret supply of L42's at that price let us know:thup:
An L42 sold on gunbroker last month for $5300. On proxibid, an L42 sold for $5500, and an L39 went for $1700. I have seen two other L39's sell in the last nine months at different auction sites for $1900 and $2100. All three L39's were fitted with 303 magazines, relegating them to single-shot use only.
I think the .303 No4 magazine is correct for the L39 though..Quote:
Originally Posted by smle addict
Harry, you'd be lucky to get a No4T for that price, L42's are around the £10000 mark for a CES........Quote:
Originally Posted by harry mac
I would have to agree Geoff, L42's north of £9,500 and climbing very fast. More price movement with No4T's, depending on originally, completeness and condition.
Might also be (partially) a result of being more expensive as being someone in the UK and purchasing something calculated in Euro, thinking of the change in currency rate which we've had in 2016.
The L42A1 is on the U.S. Curio and Relics List and therefore importable. The L39A1 is not on the C&R list and isn't importable meaning the small supply that's in country is it.
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Originally Posted by Brian Dick
What would be the current import status for "gunsmith built" Enfield target rifles - i.e. a rifle identical to an L39A1 in all components, but built on a random No4 receiver with original markings? Is there a specific date cut-off, i.e. would a 1945 Mk1 or a 1949 Mk2 be ok, but a 1954 PF- Mk2 not be ok?
They aren't importable. BATFE Imports Branch consider them altered from original military configuration therefore not eligible as a Curio and Relic. Because the bodies are military, they can't be imported as a sporting rifle either. I got turned down flat trying to import some Parker-Hale T4 target rifles three years ago.
Thanks, guys.
Crazy rules Brian ... Hate to mention the upcoming presidential bun fight ... How do you think federal firearms law will change if either candidate win??
There was a L39 on a Canadian site for $3,000.00. Sold in less than a day.
Yep, crazy and somewhat tiring at times. I haven't got a clue how it'll all turn out. The candidates are polar opposites so I reckon we'll find out on Tuesday or Wednesday.
I'm happy to be behind the times with the L39 price; because I've got one already :)Quote:
Originally Posted by bigduke6
The huge prices being asked for L42s, however, sadly mean, I'll never own one.
A nice L42 for sale.I bought stuff from this guy before.Great person to deal with.
Lee Enfield L42A1 No4 #4 Mk1 4T Sniper Rifle KIT : Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com