Hard to value No.5

**IanD** · 02-01-2021 04:58 AM

I have a No. 5 which I believe to be new, unissued, unfired. With it is a new, unsharpened bayonet (Viners) sling, and cleaning kit. I had never seen one in this condition before I bought this, and I'm wondering what it is worth. There is still grease in the bedding, '0' bolt head, no marks in the throat, no wear on the inside of the receiver, no marks on the bolt face, one thin silver line on the follower. Grease has been removed from the barrel and action, but remains in the trigger group and front sight. Any ideas?

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**Gil Boyd** · 02-01-2021 05:38 AM

Ideas on price follow some good photos as and when you can upload some
Gil

**CINDERS** · 02-01-2021 08:06 AM

Sadly the unfired bit may be erroneous to some they have to be proofed and zero'ed then packed in cosmoline icon

and shipped out so saying it is unfired is sorta not the truth - unfired from the factory is possible - the weapon never being fired is impossible.
Pics are the go. They go up to $2 +- K here but they do not sell that quickly.

**Daan Kemp** · 02-01-2021 08:28 AM

Photos will allow the experts to provide expert advice. Especially the action and any markings on metal and stock.

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