Hello everyone, great site you have here. I have been checking it out in the past but just registered.
I have an opportunity to purchase a nice Lee-Enfield. I have used sporterized models in the past, but now I'm looking to have an original condition rifle to add to the collection.
The rifle in question is to my knowledge an Irish contract rifle with serial # PF326***. It has the (F) after No4 Mk2, which again to my knowledge means it was made in Fazakerley. Basically I'm looking for insight pertaining to the value of the rifle. It appears to be in good shape, some bluing missing from the bolt. The seller has informed me the receiver, mag, bolt and also bayonet have matching numbers. However, the fore end is unnumbered but stamped "F54", for Fazakerley 54. Does this sound legitimate and how does it affect value? Also, is there any signs to watch out for to tell that it has been refinished? If it's not original, it won't interest me the same. I haven't seen the rifle in person, hoping to very soon. See pictures below. Thanks for all your help.







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