Sporterized No.4 T value ??

[ssj]

I'm still looking at the parts availability but looks like I'd have around $600- $800 in a completed rifle as best I can count all the small parts and hardware.

Im restoring a std no4 mk2. I got it for $350NZ and Ive spent $300NZ on it in replacement wood etc plus a lot of hours fiddling. I have and am enjoying it greatly, a winter project. Im getting bits off ebay from the UK and trademe (NZ's version of ebay) Im semi-crippled for bits and price as I cant get much if any from the US, but thats where you are!!! way cheaper and plentiful parts!!!!!

If the barrel is good and if the action isnt worn out and if its a genuine T, I'd pay $200US for it right now if I had that as an option. The "bummer" would be the scope...if nothing else a T sould be an accurate shooter even with iron sights.

[pastprime]

Give Brian Dick at BDL Ltd in SC a call when you get it. I'm sure he can help you. bdlltd.com

I'll give him a call. Thanks.

The owner accepted my offer and I'll pick up the rifle or what's left of it tomorrow. I'll try to post a picture and you can see how deep a hole I'm in...

And, since I'll probably be spending a fair amount of time here soon, I decided to contribute. This is an excellent source of knowledge.

Hank

[Peter Laidler]

Listen and repeat after me a zillion times....... "I AM NOT IN A HOLE. I AM SITTING ON A GOLD MINE....."

[PScott]

Hi Hank,

Have a look at my 2 threads below..
No32 Mk2 Porn.
No4 T Rebuild

This was a "Genuine" No4T barrelled action i had, i rebuilt it back to a complete usable rifle. I get as much joy out of shooting and owing this "Bitsa" as any rifle i have..

Go for it and enjoy..

Paul..

[muffett.2008]

Settle down Pete, only females sit on goldmines

[pastprime]

Hopefully, these pictures are usable. Absolutely new to posting pictures here and it's been a good many years since I held on of these rifles.

I'm sure I've missed some areas of importance. I tried to show markings that I've seem in other photos here. Please let me know what other features would be of importance to see.

I may not be in a hole but I am in a divot....

Sorry. Forgot to ask the most import and question before I start on this: What do I have ???

[Badger]

Hello pastprime ....

I'm no expert, but I think you have the remnants of an authentic No.4(T) sniper ...

Check the 130 picture virtual tour of the 1944 Enfield No.4 Mk1(T) Sniper Rifle (Mfg by BSA Shirley - M47c) displayed in the United Kingdom - Milsurp Knowledge Library.

Compare all the markings on the No.4(T) you're looking at against it.

Hope that helps ...

Regards,
Doug

[pastprime]

Thank you for the reply and the link. I do have to raise the rear sight to remove the bolt and I'm not clear on what the undercut surfaces of the front sight should look like. But, I believe the rifle has almost all the features listed. Here are a couple more pictures:

[Peter Laidler]

I think that it is fair to say that you have indeed struck oil.

Now say to yourself a thousand times again "I AM NOT IN A HOLE. I AM SITTING ON A GOLD MINE....."

[pastprime]

I think that it is fair to say that you have indeed struck oil.

Now say to yourself a thousand times again "I AM NOT IN A HOLE. I AM SITTING ON A GOLD MINE....."

Very well. I agree I'm not in a hole. It does appear to be a genuine No. 4 (T) thanks to yours and all the other information I see here.

My next thing is to make a list of what I need for a repo-restoration and the approximate cost. There is no way I could do an original. I'm retired and this fixed income thing is not exactly what I imagined....

This would be one of the most challenging projects I've undertaken and I need to be sure I'm up to the commitment. The enjoyment of learning about and working on the rifle must exceed the monetary outlay.