SMLE value

[rice 123]

I was looking at a SMLE at a local pawn shop today, I do not know anything about SMLEs and I did not get a lot of info on this one. It appeared to be in good condition . It looked like a WW1 rifle with the magazine cutoff on the side of the receiver it had a IP stamped on it They wanted $400 for it. What do the WW1 rifles go for? Sorry I know I have given almost nothing to go on.

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[RJW NZ]

just a quicky, cos others will have info, I always browse gunbroker.com to see what conditions and ages are selling for.

[Alan de Enfield]

I was looking at a SMLE at a local pawn shop today, I do not know anything about SMLEs and I did not get a lot of info on this one. It appeared to be in good condition . It looked like a WW1 rifle with the magazine cutoff on the side of the receiver it had a IP stamped on it They wanted $400 for it. What do the WW1 rifles go for? Sorry I know I have given almost nothing to go on.

Are you sure the IP wasnt DP ?
DP is drill Purpose only and shouldnt be fired (not safe to fire).

Even if its not DP I'd suggest its at least $100 over the top unless its some rare variant.

[Beerhunter]

It looked like a WW1 rifle with the magazine cutoff on the side of the receiver it had a IP stamped on it

IP usually means India Pattern. I had one years ago. However the only thing 'India Pattern' that I could find on it was a solid Piling Swivel lug (No hole for the piling swivel screw.) and an Ishy Screw. (Ishy screws are have been discussed ad infinitum.)

[rice 123]

ok I went back today to look at the enfield it is Dated 1907 enfield SMLE 1 IP worn finsh on the metal I can get it for 375 Is that to much to pay for a early No 1

[curly]

That's not a common rifle, hard to say without seeing photos but I would say it HAS to be worth that and a lot more. If I was in the US I'd buy it.

Curly

[Steve H. in N.Y.]

They say that "if" is the middle word in life. It'd be worth the price and maybe a bit more if it's complete and in reasonable condition.
Has it been chopped up to make a deer rifle?
Is the bore OK?
Do any of the serial numbers on the bolt, backsight, forend or nose cap match the receiver?
It's a tough call without seeing the thing but it sounds like it's worth further investigation.

[bigduke6]

ok I went back today to look at the enfield it is Dated 1907 enfield SMLE 1 IP worn finsh on the metal I can get it for 375 Is that to much to pay for a early No 1

rice123,

Page 470 The Lee Enfield by Ian Skennerton, says Its an upgrade from a Mk1 to resemble a Mk 111 done at Ishapore, may have a date on the left side of the butt socket of the conversion, Depending on the condition and if the bore is ok, 375 not a bad price.

[rice 123]

it has not been chopped up I will have to check the bore and the serial numbers. I was told that It came from acollector that got a better example