No.1 MkVI and Alexander-Martin sniper conversion on Gunbroker

[Badger]

Two recent items of interest on Gunbroker for Enfield (and sniper) collectors…

Enfield No1 MKVI : on GunBroker.com

Bidding reached $1,100.00 U.S., but didn't sell due to not reaching vendor's reserve price.

Enfield No1 MKVI, Matching and original. VG, Original MKVI magazine, MKI rearsight, a later replacement as is typical. Buyer pays all shipping and insurance charges. All Federal and State laws apply.

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Enfield P14 Sniper Rifle : on GunBroker.com

Sold for $6,450.00 U.S.

Enfield P14 Sniper Rifle, Alex-Martin conversion with PPCo Scope. Scope & rifle are matching. Overall VG. Buyer pays all shipping and insurance charges. All Federal and State laws apply.

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Based purely upon our own experience with this seller, a caveat for our membership. His feedback appears to be positive, however, his communication skills are abysmal. We contacted him about his first item for more pics and a better description since what he provided in his auction was very sketchy at best. We received one reply from someone named "Diana" saying "Unfortunately, I will be unable to get any more pics until after the auction expires. Do you have specific questions I could answer. In 35 years of collecting I have only seen 4 of these for sale & I have two of them." I have no idea why additional pics could not be provided, but that alone was enough for us to step back from bidding, particularly on the expensive nature of the items being offered, plus his ads indicate that his Inspection Period / Return Policy is Unspecified.

We sent 4 follow up emails with clarification questions and never received a reply to any of them. All in all, a very weak communicator which also sent up red flags for us and might explain why his No.1 MkVI didn't sell. I hope the buyer of the Alex-Martin conversion with PPCo Scope item in the second auction turns up lucky and the piece is all correct, when compared against the all correct example of a No.3 MkI* (T)A Sniper Rifle - (Pattern 1914 Mk1* W (T)A Sniper Rifle) displayed in the United Kingdom - Milsurp Knowledge Library

BTW, a big thank you to Lance for spotting these auctions for us in the first place...

Regards,
Badger

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