mauser vs. lee enfield?

[enfieldman]

Thanks Ed & Enfield 303t, I have decided NOT to make the trade. I know i will be sorry if i do!!
I will keep looking for a `42 or `44 LB, perhaps i`ll get lucky. Had the Mauser to the range on
the weekend & it just shoots too damn nice to part with.
There is a number on the left side of the steel roundell which passes thru the butt of the stock -- N 33934 k -- do you know what it means?
best
Phil.

[Homer]

That's ok, glad I could help.

[Tahunua001]

mausers, especially german mausers are much mroe expensive and much more difficult to find in original condition. from a monetary standpoint there is no comparison. the longbranch enfield is worth less than half of the mauser however I am a bit prejudiced. I prefer cock on close designs so unless we are talking about a swedish M38 then I prefer the mechanics of the enfield hands down. they are great and are my absolute favorite of all milsurps. but again, with the huge difference in price I wouldn't make that trade just because he could turn around and sell your mauser and buy a pair on enfields in the same condition as what he's trading.