Enfield stuff (Newark auction results)

[bigduke6]

Got to the auction yesterday for the first time, but next time will be bidding by post unless there is another Boys anti Tank rifle.

below just some results, remember the prices shown are the winning bid have not included the buyers premium 17.5% then the VAT on top of the winning bid plus premium,

A 1914 Smle complete with volley sights all matching but was a DP, £350

Long Lee looked nice had been re finished, £480

A stripped action and barrel N04 (.410) £55

A sporter SMLE charging bridge had been cut off, original barrel but was shotout, and a lot of holes drilled in the action to take a PH scopemount would of bidded on this if it wasn,t for the holes in the action could of been used for a Delisle conversion, think it went for £28

SMLE stock set (No4 Butt) damage at rear of forestock (part missing), i lost interest as the bidding was at this point £60 plus

Box of 20 No4 hardwood butt,s was interested in these but winning bid was £40.
after the premium and vat its just under £60, Last year at the War and Peace show these could be got for £2 to £4,

(Didnt think i would make it to the War and Peace show this year, but due to a change in the holiday plans, will be there on the opening day, i dont go to see the tanks, its all the tradestands etc, its like the bigest car boot sale in the world, dedicated to Military collectors) Go if you have the chance you wont be dissapointed, you will need a day to see and rumage through the stands

The last Lot i waited for, was the Boys Anti Tank rifle sold for £2500.

To be honest the auction is good for cheap .22 rifles and shotguns, prices around £10 to £20, but those who love milsurps etc i think you get more bargains on the likes of guntrader.

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