Asking prices do tend to rise rather than recede, particularly where no more of a particular item are being made. I have seen a marked increase in realised prices over recent years however I too think 8K for a 4T a little optimistic today, but maybe not in a year or so at the current rate (I have shifted one for 6K but that was the exception, 4K tends to be more usual). I have sold 7 L42's in the last 2 years with prices ranging from 6K to 12K, barrel condition and shooting prowess has been of more concern to prospective purchasers than CES interestingly...

As for standard No4's - £1,500 for "proofed only" examples again appears a little steep but then for the chap actually looking to buy one with cash in his pocket rather than others of us sitting back and commenting on it maybe they look attractive? The last "old stock" new barrels I have seen offered were £500 a piece, buy a clapped rifle for £300, buy a new barrel, get someone to fit it for you, headspace, proof and adjust the bedding to suit, suddenly the cost is creeping up. The first No4 I bought cost me £275.00 and it had a mint bore - at the same time a litre of diesel cost me 60p and I was earning £150.00 a week......

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And no Gil, none of my L42's have or had gone back to Bisley or anywhere else for that matter, thanks for your interest though.