L59A1 worth ?

[mrclark303]

Same here, I have a few cutaway Firearms...

All regarded as non Firearms by my Police force after checking.

The only advice I was given was to purchase them through an RFD (paper trail covering your arse) and check myself that no pressure baring parts were intact and reusable.

Just common sense due diligence really.

[husk]

I haven’t seen one for sale lately, so clueless on today’s value. Inexpensive back in 1994 and mailed to my front door.

[GeeRam]

Same here, I have a few cutaway Firearms...

All regarded as non Firearms by my Police force after checking.

The only advice I was given was to purchase them through an RFD (paper trail covering your arse) and check myself that no pressure baring parts were intact and reusable.

Just common sense due diligence really.

As an FAC holder I wouldn't want to put that to the test......!
Would a RFD sell one though, now in 2020, as it can't be UK proofed and it can't have a UK de-act proof stamp without being further butchered...?

[mrclark303]

The L59A1 is a case aside, as it falls foul regarding it being an official deactivation. That means it has to be deactivated to whatever the latest revolving door specifications the Home office decide is required this week, in order to sell it to the public.

Whereas dedicated instructional cutaway Firearms are regarded differently. They aren't deactivated, they are not Firearms, but classroom pieces..... And I would venture, works of art!

It's a real shame, I would love an L59A1, but I don't want one that's so butchered it won't even cock!

[Brian Dick]

I bought a dozen or so from Navy Arms back in the mid-late 90's. They were cheap at $59 each if memory serves. I cleaned them up a bit and sold them for $100 each. All were in decent shape and I did keep one for my personal collection of No.4 variants which I still have.

[tr63]

I bought a dozen or so from Navy Arms back in the mid-late 90's. They were cheap at $59 each if memory serves. I cleaned them up a bit and sold them for $100 each. All were in decent shape and I did keep one for my personal collection of No.4 variants which I still have.

Brian what mag. did they come with ? Are the Mags. marked in any way and did they have any openings cut in them to show the user that there were rounds in them ? I just purchased one 3 days ago and hope to have it arrive in tomorrow's mail .

[Brian Dick]

The one I have has a standard No.4 magazine with no modifications. The serial number stamped on is from the L59A1 serial range but not matching to the rifle.

[husk]

On my example the mag is DP marked and functional.

[tr63]

Received my L59A1 in todays post . It looks to be in very good condition , seems to be used very little after conversion . It's serial number is 0184 . The receiver is stamped U.S. Property as made by Savage Arms . It did not come with a mag. but should not be hard to find and add to it . Did all of the L59A1 made using of the MkII forearms ? I hope I did not over pay for it at $200.00 with shipping .

[Gil Boyd]

Great price all in mate, should have been twice that as they are as rare as Hens teeth, stick it on the wall