Just happened to stumble across these and thought I might share.

[speckles]

Not much to see but the successive numbers and the king tut wrap. I don't typically collect these but I could not pass up the opportunity for them.

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[Peter Laidler]

Wise man. Keep them wrapped. They ain't makin' no more

[browningautorifle]

Three in a row, not easy to find. They'll just increase in value.

[speckles]

The guy initially wanted to keep one... No way man! You can't split up triplets. He finally agreed and I found them a new, dark, climate controlled home with plenty of brothers and sisters.

[browningautorifle]

No way man! You can't split up triplets.

Just like my bank..."Overcome the customer's objections. Sell your idea!" Well done that.

[22SqnRAE]

Speckles,

I think there may be some family members that could be reunited, via internet..

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Two of these sequential beauties are resident with my other rifles now. Like Peter says, '...they aren't making any more...'

[speckles]

they are just fantastic Peter. I am sure you are proud like me.

[22SqnRAE]

Andy,

Yes, certainly am. Must say you did a much better job of buying the three you got than I did. Well done! We pay much more for rifles than the northern hemisphere, mostly due to supply/demand and our draconian laws that have had little real effect. IN this case, I paid well over, but have planned on a long term game.

I'm trusting history will see this investment through in years to come. Placing the brand new rifle next to the common well used No 4 is quite a contrast. So many options and possibilities... But then again, it's probably best to dream and keep these two as safe queens for another five years then dream again.

Having pieces of history so well preserved like that in your collection? Priceless...

Enjoy shooting your other Enfields!

[speckles]

I usually shoot my T's. I just happened to be looking at a large collection of Swedish rifles and these mummies were in the corner... staring at me . Naturally, I kept my calm, as I had an idea of what they were, and when I was done looking at the Scandinavian group, I picked these up and found them in consecutive order.... Ever feel the hair on the back of your neck rise while looking at weapons?

[22SqnRAE]

You certainly made a swift move to snare all three. I'd bet that feeling of discovery, preparation and springing the trap was something to be savoured for a long time.

The important and overriding thing is these historic artifacts can now be shared with another generation of people genuinely interested in the workmanship, the quality and the style of a quality rifle of a different era. With due respect to the affectionados of black/green plastic and aluminium, i am unable to see the craftsmanship or simple, pragmatic style. Each to their own, of course.