Front volley sight question - Lee Metford and early Enfields

[RobD]

Florey, keep an eye on the auctions at Classic Arms (Witbank): Collectable and modern guns, mail orders auctions
There are generally several Long Lees in each auction, prices around R5000 to R8000

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[WillSarchet]

Florey, keep an eye on the auctions at Classic Arms (Witbank): Collectable and modern guns, mail orders auctions
There are generally several Long Lees in each auction, prices around R5000 to R8000

That's it? Do they export to the US? Because that's at the top end less than a third of what they usually go for here.

[RobD]

Will, I suggest contact the auctioneer (Andrew Soutar) about the feasibility of export to the USA.

FWIW, here are the winning bids on four Long Lees sold at last month's auction:
Lot F 6 .303 BSA "Long Lee" L.E.1 Service Rifle R 7000.00
Lot F 7 .303 "Long Lee" L.E.1* Service Rifle R 5500.00
Lot F 8 .303 C.L.L.E. Service Rifle R 4000.00
Lot F 9 .303 "Long Lee" L.E.1* Service Rifle R 4000.00

To this sum you need to add the buyer's commission, shipping, and import duties payable at your end. You'll probably save some money, but the down side is not being able to verify the condition of the bore, and the impossibility of returning the rifle if you are unhappy.
Also note: many South African Long Lees have been re-barrelled and have had a sight upgrade by the SA defence force. This could be a good thing or a bad thing depending on what you want it for.