1931 trials rifle

[yardbird]

How would I get a price check on a 1931 trials rifle??

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[louthepou]

Hi Yardbird,

Good question. I know up here in Canada it'd likely be more than the average SMLE...

Not sure how many were produced, that'd probably be the important factor (besides the obvious overall shape of the firearm).

Nice rifle for sure...

Anyone from the US can provide more than my useless but yet polite comment?

Lou

[Badger]

How would I get a price check on a 1931 trials rifle??

I think it could be $5,000 plus, depending upon market conditions and correctness....

Here's a Knowledge Library entry worth reading for research and comparisons ...

With thanks for the research analysis and assistance of Advisory Panel members Lance and Roger Payne, there's an entry in the England - Milsurp Knowledge Library (click here)

1933 No.4 Mk1(T) Sniper "Trials Rifle" (click here) .....

Regards,
Badger

[No4Mk1(T)]

There just isn’t enough of these around to fix a price at the moment. Most that are seen for sale have been converted to No4(T) configuration. Try this: Ask a bunch of collectors what they would offer you for it. Calculate an average of there offers and double it and then add a $1000.00 for good measure.
In other words I think Badger is right on the mark.

[louthepou]

There just isn’t enough of these around to fix a price at the moment.

See, at least I knew there weren't many of them in existence

With a rifle like that though, proven authenticity beyond a doubt will also be something potential buyers will be looking for.

[Amatikulu]

The best way to establish value if you intend to sell it is to do exactly what you're doing here - ask.

If you don't intend to sell it, and want an insurance value, say its not for sale and one of the advanced collectors will probably give you an idea of what they valued theirs at for insurance purposes.

If your intention is to sell it, don't expect a correct answer on any site. Just post it on all the enfield foums indicating you intend to sell it and that you'll be putting it on an online auction.

What will happen is you will effectively have notified a lot of potential buyers for what is a less common rifle. They will then have the opportunity to bid for it at auction and you will get the most realistic price that way.

I am interested in buying your rifle..........are you selling it?

[rayg]

Would love to see a few more photos of it, like the front sight protector, the cocking knob, (looks like it may be an early one with the side screw), and more. Most Trials I see were converted to snipers or have been upgraded so an un-converted and one that was not upgraded would really be scarce I think, Ray

[Lance]

A non-sniper No.4 Trials has been on my want list for quite a while, so if you have one you are one lucky guy. More detailed photo's would be a plus and would help us out here to make sure your girl is original.

[yardbird]

How would I get a price check on a 1931 trials rifle??

I know this Rifle has some down sides to it..I am not an expert, but she really looks nice.. I have had her for 41 years and she has just been a wall hanger for me..At one time they ground off the front scope base and I know that is a bad thing.. Thanks for the replies.. Roy

[Lance]

Nice girl, as you state, too bad about the front pad. It can be replaced but it will never be "correct" especially since Enfield put a very nice proof mark on their front pads. Hang on to it.