first LE? investigate further or keep looking?

[henry r]

while i'm not in the position to buy right now, (license and permit to acquire) i'm asking around trying to collect stuff like brass etc and keeping an eye out for the "right" rifle.

what i'm looking for is a full wood rifle, on the accurate end of the spectrum, with iron sights, that isn't to nice to use fairly regularly. my first preference is for a Lithgow built rifle. accuracy is far more important than matching numbers as this one is to use (small club level service competition, plinking and maybe the occasional shot at a feral deer or goat for a family member). if it happens to be matching and fairly correct as well as accurate i won't complain though.

i came across this one, it fits most of the main criteria. early action, H barrel, full wood etc. the price is fair, the owner knows i cannot take possession yet and is not in a hurry to sell it. should i investigate further or run away?

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it has a "MOTTY" heavy barrel, has been bedded by the looks of it and the nose cap has been heavily clearanced. i'm not sure if it has the original rear sight base or what the hand guards are like, i have only seen the pictures above.
the seller says the barrel is very nice and it shoots well.
to me it looks to be dated 1915, were enfield making mk3 star's by then?

thoughts?
thanks.

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