To Buy or not to buy - that is the question

[Alan de Enfield]

Just to throw a curved ball in -
How about a No1 MkV from a dealer who is trustworth and knows his Enfields and describes it as "immaculate and in original condition".
Considerably more expensive than the long lee (almost 2x the price) but its not all about the cost.

Uniqueness
Value for money
Collectability
Investment
Usable

Appreciate all the comments on the LL but can only have one more weapon on my licence so I need to make sure its the 'right one'.
The only way to get any more would be to sell something else - I guess it would have to be the 'excellent / immaculate condition' Savage No4,

The No1, The Enforcer, The No5, The No7 & The No4T are here to stay.

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[enfield303t]

Just to throw a curved ball in -
How about a No1 MkV from a dealer who is trustworth and knows his Enfields and describes it as "immaculate and in original condition".
Considerably more expensive than the long lee (almost 2x the price) but its not all about the cost.

Uniqueness
Value for money
Collectability
Investment
Usable

Appreciate all the comments on the LL but can only have one more weapon on my licence so I need to make sure its the 'right one'.
The only way to get any more would be to sell something else - I guess it would have to be the 'excellent / immaculate condition' Savage No4,

The No1, The Enforcer, The No5, The No7 & The No4T are here to stay.

Alan now you really have thrown a monkey wrench into the works. A very tough decision and even more complicated that you are only allowed one more gun. I never knew you also had that rule in England. Hard to believe how draconian that law is but you never know unless things change here in Canada we may face something like that someday. Good luck on your choice and keep us informed.

[Gingercat]

I personally prefer the look of the SMLE and think every collection should have a No.1 MkV (I found one at the start of this year).

1922 and particularly 1923 dates seem to be more scarce than the 1924 dated ones, but only 20,000 odd manufactured in total...

If the dealer is who I think it is - highly recommended!

All the best,

Mike

[Alan de Enfield]

Alan now you really have thrown a monkey wrench into the works. A very tough decision and even more complicated that you are only allowed one more gun. I never knew you also had that rule in England. Hard to believe how draconian that law is but you never know unless things change here in Canada we may face something like that someday. Good luck on your choice and keep us informed.

Legally speaking there is probably 'no limit' but it does get increasingly difficult to obtain permission to purchase additional weapons.
Remember in the UK, every time we want to buy a firearm we must apply to the Police for permission, send off our licenec and have a 'permission to purchase' (slot) added, once you have filled that 'slot' you will need to apply again for the next one.

Firstly we must 'justify' every weapon, the typical question from the Police is 'why do you need (not want - need) another 303"
Secondly once you get above (about) 10 firearms the Police want you to have a burglar alarm linked directly to the Police Station.
Each regional Police authority interperates the rules slightly differently but basically it gets very hard to get more than 7 or 8 rifles.

I already have 3 gun cabinets ( 1 for rifles, 1 for shotguns and one for ammunition) and really no more room for any more.

I have 5 shotguns (including a No4 in 410 calibre) + 5 full bore Enfields + a .22rf Enfield and one available slot for a 7.62 / .303, that will make 12 firearms, so I'd be 'pushing it' to try for another one.

[bigduke6]

Just to throw a curved ball in -
How about a No1 MkV from a dealer who is trustworth and knows his Enfields and describes it as "immaculate and in original condition".
Considerably more expensive than the long lee (almost 2x the price) but its not all about the cost.

Uniqueness
Value for money
Collectability
Investment
Usable

Appreciate all the comments on the LL but can only have one more weapon on my licence so I need to make sure its the 'right one'.
The only way to get any more would be to sell something else - I guess it would have to be the 'excellent / immaculate condition' Savage No4,

The No1, The Enforcer, The No5, The No7 & The No4T are here to stay.

Go for the No 1 MkV,

Try to get a few collectors slots on your ticket you could put this on and shift your No4 T on , if it is original then price not bad, a few pointers to look for: Original fore end and rest of the woodwork, original correct sight, correct mag cut off "no hole" , the safety has a V on.

A few pics would go down well.