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    SMLE rear sight cover

    Bought it cause I haven’t seen one before and figured I should have it






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    Yep, I can see why you'd grab it.
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    Yes, it's rather nice. I like the way the top is notched out in case you have a wind gauge on your rear sight......

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    very rare, that is only the second one I have seen in 30 plus years collecting.Mine came with a rifle!

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    If it is considered rare what would be the value ?

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    Value, as is beauty is in the eye of the beholder so I can only give you a range of values. Recently a less rare M.L.E. brass muzzle cover was sold on Gunbroker for $350.00. I wanted it for my M.L.E. but that was too rich for my blood and I've been known to loosen the purse strings greatly for something I really want. I suspect your rear sight cover is even rarer thus to the right buyer might fetch a little more than the muzzle cover. If a couple of deep pocketed bidders start outbidding each other for it, then it could sell for more. This is a complete WAG but I would give you a range of between $400 to $500 for the cover.

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    The value is what you are prepared to pay to win the auction.

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    I have one of those as well, think I paid about £20 for it a couple of years ago
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    Quote Originally Posted by bravo2zero View Post
    I have one of those as well, think I paid about £20 for it a couple of years ago
    And what would you sell it for now?

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