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Scope is a No32 Mk 2? (I don't have Mr. Laidler's S/N chart on me, its at home!) Doesn't appear to be a 2/1 conversion at first glance. Might know some people who would be interested in this rifle....
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08-13-2009 03:11 AM
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Yes it is a No32 Mk2 - although the scope can (which I formerly called a box - oops!) says Mk1 - but has the correct rifle s/n on the outside - and laminated inside (piece of typewritten paper) is the rifle s/n & scope s/n.
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Hokay! More pertinent questions- Underside of buttstock marked w/ S51 and top of stock near cocking piece marked w/ a number?
Is the top of the fore end underneath the front scope block marked? (Pull the scope assembly off to get a better view)
Also are the fore end and magazine body numbered?
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Here these pictures may answer a few questions -
As for the number under the scope - are you talking about it being inset in the wood on top of the barrel? ... Am I to take the wood off? As for the magazine - I didn't see any s/n on it - but I have another and am not sure which on came with the gun - and haven't looked for the other yet.
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By the way - there is someone interested in buying, and I have given him first option ... I just wanted to let you know, JMOORE - in case there was an interest developing.
Thank you ... will keep you informed - and I would welcome any hints as to value (hntrak@gmail.com) -
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Value is a difficult thing to define - it depends upon how much a buyer is willing to pay - otherwise, it's simply a theoretical number.
Your rifle appears correct and has the advantage of having a scope can and scope numbered to the set. It's missing the chest which would have added to its value.
No.4 mark 1(T)'s in fair condition were sold last year by Century for around $750.
I haven't been following scope can prices but the last one I saw sold for $250
No.32 scopes with mount - well again e-bay gives you prices from $1500 and up depending on how desperate the buyers get.
So a mismatched fair condition rifle with scope, mount and can would seem to be worth at least $2500 in parts.
The condition of your rifle is a plus as are the correct matching numbers which should allow you to claim a premium from a collector. How much that premium is will depend on how badly the collector needs it for his empty slot
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Amatikulu, Thank you for your help - it has been beneficial.
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I'm up to my eyeballs in other stuff, but friends , well, .... always sniffing around for such coolness!
W/o an action screw swivel, its no surprise that the mag isn't numbered. The scope pad screw staking is a bit incongruous in this case. As is the fore end numbering, not wrong, just a mixture of early and late service indicators!
Last edited by jmoore; 08-15-2009 at 11:55 AM.
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Jmoore - I am not sure what all you were saying in the previous post - but I am offering this rifle up for sale.
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Here are a few more pictures that were taken per requests by interested parties - if this sparks interest in anyone else, please feel free to let me know.