IS this a worthwhile resto?

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Having a soft spot for Enfields (often in my head) I think they are all worth saving. If by worth while you mean in the fiscal sence? At the opening price of $275+ transfer & shipping cost & not knowing the condition of the bore,headspace etc... but knowing generally the price of the bits required to make her whole I would say no. If NJ is anything like around here you can find many "shelter pets" at local gunshows for less not to mention being able to examine before purchase. I have restored one (more in the bull pin) which I would no doubt take a loss on if I sold it but found the joy of the process more valuable than any pontential financial loss.
Just an opinion.

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Having a soft spot for Enfields (often in my head) I think they are all worth saving. If by worth while you mean in the fiscal sence? At the opening price of $275+ transfer & shipping cost & not knowing the condition of the bore,headspace etc... but knowing generally the price of the bits required to make her whole I would say no. If NJ is anything like around here you can find many "shelter pets" at local gunshows for less not to mention being able to examine before purchase. I have restored one (more in the bull pin) which I would no doubt take a loss on if I sold it but found the joy of the process more valuable than any pontential financial loss.
Just an opinion.

Was figuring as much, but wanted to try my hand at it.

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Was figuring as much, but wanted to try my hand at it.

Very worthwhile project. Many of the smaller parts are still avaliable (e-bay,BDL Numrich Sarco etc..). If you are at all handy the stock fitting etc.. is not hard with a bit of research here and a bit of paticence.