Help locating a NoI MarkIII within a $700 budget...

[Brian Dick]

I have some C&R rifles here but no Enfields at the moment.

[neorebel]

I just bought one last week from my LGS for $300.00 with all numbers matching except the magazine, which is unmarked but original. It shoots very good and the bore is a little frosty maybe but doesn't seem to effect the accuracy. Here's some pics:

















SO IMHO you should be able to find one in the same or better condition for over $300.00.

I just sighted it in at 25 yards this last Thursday:

[lcgivz12]

Just talked to another milsurp member who is offering this Lithgow smle for $500 shipped. I'm not sure about how to correctly price them. I'm not looking for a steal here, I'm just looking not to get ripped off. I've posted pictures below, what do you guys feel?

[browningautorifle]

what do you guys feel

I'd take it myself, there's some restoration to be done.

[mrclark303]

Looks like a nice Lithgow, the parking and the crown look good.

With regard to the Australia marking on the wrist, is that an Australian export mark or a US import mark?

[AFJon]

Not an US import mark. Those are on metal either receiver or barrel.

[browningautorifle]

the Australia marking on the wrist,

I've also seen that on bayonet slabs...as well as rifle. I think it's just one of their normal markings.

[ActionYobbo]

I will let you have this one https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=60028for $500 with a bayonet

---------- Post added at 08:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:18 PM ----------

Not an US import mark. Those are on metal either receiver or barrel.

the Australia is a USA import mark. originally if the gun was not manufactured in the USA it just needed the country of origin added. it was done that way prior to the requirement for it to be on the barrel or receiver prior to also needing the importers information prior to it also needing to be visible with out removing any parts prior to all markings must be on the receiver and visible
thats why some metal marked guns have it under the hand guards and some just have the country of origin stamped into the wood
understanding import markings is also part of collecting

[drosymor]

Pawn brokers can also be a good source

[breakeyp]

It might be prudent to take some of your budgeted funds and purchase reference books.