Collecting Enfields -How many?

[newcastle]

Rowdy I see cape guns. If the rifle barrel is in 303 I'm very jealous. I'm jealous of the rest too, but more jealous of the cape gun/ drillings.

[enfield303t]

Here in Canada I don't know a single person that classifies themselves as a collector due to the current ownership regulations. I would like to get into the abuse of power by some against legitimate collectors but know Badger would frown on that.

No matter how many you have there's always another one you really want.

Be happy with what you have and over time enjoy them.

[jss]

Wow!.
Thank you gentlemen for taking the time to post such thoughtful, interesting and helpful replies. Some wise advice too I think.
Very much appreciated.

I've got a HUGE collection of Enfields JSS................ Now here's an idea......... What about getting all of the UK pommy forumers together one weekday or even a Saturday in the Autumn or Winter and come and see them, all live and in the flesh.

Peter,
That's sounds like a great idea. I guess many forummers are LERA or HBSA so have possibly already seen it. Already have one seasoned collector who is keen to see it again if the opportunity arises!.
A new thread perhaps, if permissible, for this purpose.

jss

[rayg]

What constitutes a complete collection - it is never complete but I am reasonably happy with my collection of rifles chambered for the .303 cartridge - only a few more rare ones to go.
Come on youse pommy forumers - opportunities like this do not exist forever - I travelled around the world to take advantage of Peters generous offer and without even the free lunch!

That's what I call "rounding" out an Enfield collection,
Seriously, a beautiful collection, Ray

[Rowdy]

Badger - There are much better examples of the snipers in your existing montages.
Newcastle - No cape guns - only a well used Jeffery double in .303.
Unlike most collectors I like diversity - the only common thread is the chambering.
Therefore I find sporters interesting also - bubba usually messes around with the sights.

[SpikeDD]

I have to agree with all of the above and with only one addition. It can be stressful enough at times trying to decide what to buy among the items you find on your own, then there is that good friend who always manages to wedge one of those "hey, I found a rifle you would be interested in" into the mess of it.

Peter, HUGE is not quite accurate enough to describe what you have there at the SASC. MASSIVE is the first descriptive that comes to mind and I'm not sure that's even adequate enough.

Thank you again for the fantastic opportunity and sharing your time, Knowledge and of course... tea ! It was an experience I will not forget.

[Promo]

Rowdy,

May I request further pictures of the P14s you got in your collection? Do I see it right that there's a shortened P14 (third rifle above on the right sight) hanging at your wall? And please let us have a look at the P14 sniper

Thanks,

Georg

[Peter Laidler]

If you want to see a MASSIVE, complete collection of P'14's in the fles Promo, join JSS on a trip to Warminster. When I've gone, those days will have gone too

[Promo]

Well then, let me know when the trip is planned.

Thanks,

Georg

€dit: which Warminster do you mean?

[Rowdy]

No shortened P14 - just distortion of the fisheye lens.
Only old photos at the moment - sniper well worn and mismatched - the other is a Winchester that has probably been a range rifle.