Value of MK I MH

[JamesB]

I just picked up this rifle. Serial number is 57xx, condition is amazing but butt sling swivel is missing. Just looking for some idea of value.

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[3Miles2Gburg]

Given their rarity and desirability among collectors, they show up infrequently at major auctions (one way to index relative "value"). Because of this rarity it is very hard to establish a steady "value" for a Canadian Mark I. I've seen three go at auctions in the past six months - one for $370 Canadian, one around $3,000 Canadian, and one in a mixed lot of five guns for around $3,000 U.S.....all which doesn't really help. Generally, $1,500 seems a reasonable starting point and one has to factor in condition and competition from there. In other words, the $370 and the $3,000 were both likely anomalies, but real enough in context (the former, lack of competition and the latter, too much competition and some deep pockets).

The one you have is a beaut, and appears to retain its original protector. Congratulations on such a rare find!

Vern

[boltaction]

Has the hole where the butt swivel was originally fitted been filled in, or is it just open? I picked up a Mk I recently, stock not in as nice shape as yours, and the butt swivel is missing on it too, with the hole filled in.

Very nice rifle there! Congratulations.

Ed

[JamesB]

Just a screw hole now. I know most were removed and the hole plugged but I am pretty sure this was one of the Canadian contract guns that avoided all the upgrades. I am sure I could find a swivel somewhere.

[3Miles2Gburg]

My Canadian Cache Mark I has the filled hole as well......

[RangeRover]

Beautiful rifle, JamesB.

If those pictures were taken fresh from a return from Central Alberta, you truly scored with that one. :-)