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First post about first Enfield...
Hello everyone,
I have been reading this great forum for a week or so now. Have been considering buying and Enfield for a few weeks. I have two sons, one a senior in college and one a senior in high school. The oldest owns a Mosin Nagant 91 30. My younger son recently bought a very nice looking Mauser M24 at the first gun show any of us had ever attended a few weeks back. Well now I have the bug. Seems like a great hobby for us to do together. It's the first thing in years that all three of us are actually interested in at the same time. After looking around a bit I have developed an affection for the Lee Enfield No.4. I stumbled upon this forum and eventually the name Brian Dick. I sent him an email telling him my story and hoping to find a nice example of this fine, historic rifle that I could shoot and share with my sons. (And one that I could afford.) He asked me a few questions and then selected this rifle for me. He assures me that it is mechanically sound and just needs a little cosmetic TLC. I haven't purchased it yet and wanted to see what you all thought of it first. I would really appreciate your feedback.
Thanks
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08-26-2011 01:44 PM
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If its from Brian it'll be a 'good one' and value for money.
Brian is not the cheapest in the world but you do get a safe rifle (and thats worth a lot) from a guy who knows his stuff.
Welcome to "Enfielditus" - it wont be your last one.
Mine are not the best, but they are not too bad. I can think of lots of Enfields I'd rather have but instead of constantly striving for more, sometimes it's good to be satisfied with what one has...
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I fully agree with what Alan said above.
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I agree with the two above. As they say on Ebay, deal with BDL with confidence
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Thanks guys. I think I knew I was going to buy this gun as soon as I saw the pictures. Just needed a little push. I definitely have the fever...
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Ditto re Brian, and here's a thought, for less than $100 you can get a new wood set from Numrich or springfield sporters and make it sparkle like it just came from the factory. Welcome to the club, the No4's are a good shooting rifle right out to 1000 yards.
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Thanks for the suggestion RJW NZ. Didn't even know that was an option. Does that take away from it's value in any way? Can't wait to get a hold of this and shoot it...
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Spoke to Brian recently myself, and enjoyed doing so.
Looks like a GOOD first rifle. My first Enfield was a No4 Mk2 made at Fazakerley and imported by Interarms of Alexandria, VA. Yours appears to be a Mk1 made at Fazakerley and imported by the same.
You can probably restore that stock without removing any material, maybe some very light cleaning and restorative oil. Right fellows?
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I like the sound of that STG-98, "light cleaning and restorative oil" sounds good. I'll need some more details on that later. And I didn't even notice that import stamp in the picture. Thanks.
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Don't change the wood. It's matching throughout and will spiff up considerably. The important part is that it sports a perfect bore, good headspace and the forend fits perfectly.
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