Hi,
I'm looking at purchasing this longbranch lee enfield and was curious as to what you guys think would be acceptable to pay for it? Seller is asking for 725 shipped. Attached are photos
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Hi,
I'm looking at purchasing this longbranch lee enfield and was curious as to what you guys think would be acceptable to pay for it? Seller is asking for 725 shipped. Attached are photos
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Thanks!
Sounds like a reasonable price to me. Bear in mind the sling is wrong for the rifle and the sling swivel at the very front near the muzzle is not correct and should be removed.
Being somewhat parochial in my outlook, given that I live not too far from the old arsenal lands where it was made, I'd grab it in a heartbeat. As is pointed out, the sling is incorrect as is the front sling swivel (no biggie!). On the big plus side, it's stocked in walnut not birch, which makes them more desirable hereabouts. The stock looks to be in excellent shape overall and if all the numbers match it would sell it up here for $1200 Cdn. in a heartbeat. If the butt stock is "L" marked (top near the butt plate), add another $50. If I had it, I'd buy the PH5C rear sight for it for actual range time and keep the original flip sight put by for originality.
It's near the top end, but if bolt is matching I would buy it. If bolt does not match it is too much. Can't tell from pics, but if I had to guess I would think the bolt is matching.
Picked up the Longbranch today- all I can say is wow, she’s a beauty. Everything matches with a 1 bolt head. Will post pics later if you guys want them.
Also, question about the cock on closing bolt since this is my first rifle using that system and first enfield. How much force should be realistically needed to finish the closing of the bolt? The bolt on this Longbranch is buttery smooth until the very last portion of the closing, I’m assuming that’s when the rifle is actually being cocked. Just wondering what would be considered abnormal for how much force is needed to finish the closing?