No 1 mk 3 worth?

[Ronjon73]

Hi everybody, I'm new to this sight and looking for some info on a 1915 bsa no1 mk3 that was given to my father as collateral for a loan 40 something years ago, needless to say the debt wasn't repaid. My dad had no need for a gun in the city so it was given to my uncle in northern Alberta who used it for many seasons of moose hunting. I recently asked if if he still had it and if he didn't use it if I could have it so now it is in my collection. I vaguely remember shooting it when I was about 8, my dad told me they had to prop me up against the barn so the recoil didn't knock me over. Anyway.. from lots of reading here it seems that this is where the experts are, if anybody can tell me more about this rifle and some of the markings it would be appreciated, I'm thinking of restoring it to military configuration. Ps. Already restored the "original" sporter stock to a more natural state, it was covered in an ugly black paint.

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[stevebc]

In the current Canadian market I'd say your rifle as it is would go for anywhere from $75 to $150. Maybe $200 on a good day- it does have the desirable windage-adjustable rear sight, and the mag cutoff slot, but- the receiver has been drilled and tapped for a scope, which reduces the value. If you plan to restore it to military configuration, you could have those holes plugged, but they will always reduce the value. Figure on spending around $400 for parts- Numrich has forends, which is the biggest part you'll need.

All that said, I figure everyone should restore at least one Lee Enfield in their lifetime, so go for it, and enjoy!

[Peter Laidler]

Hey Steve, re your suggestion that everyone should restore at least 1x Lee Enfield.......... Can me, Tankie and Skiprat have a prize for restoring about a zillion varied Enfields over the years? Brens. revolvers, bolt actions, self loaders, Rardens

[Ronjon73]

I've managed to track down all the wood and metal hardware I need to restore it to original condition, just not sure how everything needs to go together. Are there any members in the Calgary AB area that have restored one of these would be willing to walk me through the process ?

[Peter Laidler]

Phew....., just the correct fitting of a No1 fore-end is an art in itself, not undertaken lightly even by Armourers. Let alone fitting a used/part worn one!

[bigduke6]

Personally I'd give it a miss, but only going by the corrosion around the barrel reinforce...... unless your planning a wall hanger or running it on downloaded ammo.

[AFJon]

Ronjon73
Here's a link to some pdfs that have step by step instructions for disassembly and reassembly of the No1 Mk3 from the old http://www.surplusrifle.com website

Dropbox - Enfield No. 1 MkIII

[Seaspriter]

I've managed to track down all the wood and metal hardware I need to restore it to original condition, just not sure how everything needs to go together. Are there any members in the Calgary AB area that have restored one of these would be willing to walk me through the process ?

While Peter Laidler is quite correct in the intricacies of fitting a stock, he also has provided detailed instruction in the Milsurps Knowledge Library on how to do it. If you are somewhat mechanically adept and have woodworking tools in your shop, I think it's worth a try. Also, there are several Milsurps members in the Calgary & Red Deer area that might be willing to help, especially as the cold Canadian winter sets in and Albertans are spending more time indoors.