IS this a worthwhile resto?

[tower06]

Found on GB. Looking to it as a possible resto:

Enfield No1 MkIII Sporter - C&R : Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com


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[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

Having a soft spot for Enfields (often in my head) I think they are all worth saving. If by worth while you mean in the fiscal sence? At the opening price of $275+ transfer & shipping cost & not knowing the condition of the bore,headspace etc... but knowing generally the price of the bits required to make her whole I would say no. If NJ is anything like around here you can find many "shelter pets" at local gunshows for less not to mention being able to examine before purchase. I have restored one (more in the bull pin) which I would no doubt take a loss on if I sold it but found the joy of the process more valuable than any pontential financial loss.
Just an opinion.

[tower06]

Having a soft spot for Enfields (often in my head) I think they are all worth saving. If by worth while you mean in the fiscal sence? At the opening price of $275+ transfer & shipping cost & not knowing the condition of the bore,headspace etc... but knowing generally the price of the bits required to make her whole I would say no. If NJ is anything like around here you can find many "shelter pets" at local gunshows for less not to mention being able to examine before purchase. I have restored one (more in the bull pin) which I would no doubt take a loss on if I sold it but found the joy of the process more valuable than any pontential financial loss.
Just an opinion.

Was figuring as much, but wanted to try my hand at it.

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

Was figuring as much, but wanted to try my hand at it.

Very worthwhile project. Many of the smaller parts are still avaliable (e-bay,BDL Numrich Sarco etc..). If you are at all handy the stock fitting etc.. is not hard with a bit of research here and a bit of paticence.

[gsimmons]

I'd wait and find one cheaper and without extra holes.

[Vincent]

About $100 is the going rated for one like that at gun shows here. $60 if it doesn't have the magazine.

Unmolested, they fetch about $300.

[Patrick Chadwick]

I can only judge it as I see it in the market here. As has been demonstrated on these forums, I am also a sucker for what jmoore terms "pound puppies". A very good term - they are also (too?) easy to acquire and cost a lot more in upkeep over the years than you anticipated!

But even my idealism fades at a price that is above the value of what the object would be in proper condition. Which, over here, would be more like 175 than 275. I may spend my time without regard for market value, but not my money. Knock the "2" off the price tag, and I might think about it.

[tower06]

I can only judge it as I see it in the market here. As has been demonstrated on these forums, I am also a sucker for what jmoore terms "pound puppies". A very good term - they are also (too?) easy to acquire and cost a lot more in upkeep over the years than you anticipated!

But even my idealism fades at a price that is above the value of what the object would be in proper condition. Which, over here, would be more like 175 than 275. I may spend my time without regard for market value, but not my money. Knock the "2" off the price tag, and I might think about it.

Everything in the US is overpriced at this point given the political climate and uncertainty of potential weapons bans. People are snapping up anything and everything, and prices are out of control. Was in a gun shop here in MArco Island FLorida the other day and they had a AR-15 rifle with no special features with an asking price of over $2300. Before the Sandy Hook incident these would fetch $900 or so. Its become absolutely absurd.

[jmoore]

Be patient. Saw a brand new Colt AR at the local shop today for US$899.95...AND nobody was in a buying mood!

The problem with that Enfield is not just the price, but the non-military sight. Removing it will leave nasty holes right in an area where you wouldn't want them in the first place.

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

Be patient. Saw a brand new Colt AR at the local shop today for US$899.95...AND nobody was in a buying mood!

It is a very odd market right now.