1909 bsa

[smle13]

it has all the bits and pieces. it is all matching all the way down to the round cocking piece. the bore condition he said was 80-85%, is that pretty good and shootable?

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[RJW NZ]

it has all the bits and pieces. it is all matching all the way down to the round cocking piece. the bore condition he said was 80-85%, is that pretty good and shootable?

yup, that sounds good. Try that bullet reversed in the muzzle trick to get an idea of wear on the rifling. If it shows about 1/4 inch or more of bullet from the muzzle to the brass of the cartridge then its in good shape.
As the rifling wears down that gap will close proportionatly(?), if the bullet goes right in to the brass, it means there is no rifling gripping the bullet, its loose in the bore, you'll start getting keyholes if you shoot it (although enfields love to screw with us as sometimes the things will be loose in the bore and still shoot straight against all logic.)

If its a good condition externally ,but the bore is worn, don't overlook that you can reload with lightly oversize bullets to make them a tight fit in the bore.

Is the seller local to you?
Can you see the rifle as you pay for it?
Can you get pics of it?
If its a postal job, ask for 24 hours to phone him and change your mind if its not as good as he said it is. That is often seen on for sale sites like gunbroker where most rifles are delivered, and paid for unsighted.

[smle13]

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Here is the enfield that i want for 900.00

[smle13]

great news. i got the gun for $800.00 does everyone think thats a better price?