Smith Enterprises M14 - The Firearms Forum

dartswinger · 12-10-2011, 08:31 PM

What's the story on Smith Enterprises' M14? I got one of these back in late '80s. It's true M14, not reweld or conversion, decent accuracy; flawless function in both modes. I've been trying to see what the current value might be and have surfed any auction site dealing in class 3 I could find. I find very few transferable M14s, some H&Rs and some M1a converted but I find no listing for the Smith Enterprises. I can find numerous of their semis. I did see a site that claimed there were very few of the selectfire versions in private hands. My SN is in the 130's.

StoneChimney · 12-10-2011, 09:10 PM

The Smith Enterprises guns show up, but only rarely. Real world estimate $20K-$25K. Here is what the switch should look like:

dartswinger · 12-10-2011, 09:25 PM

Yep, that's what I have. Even the markings (what I can see, are the same, except the number of course). Are there only just a few out there?

StoneChimney · 12-11-2011, 05:25 AM

Yes, very limited production of true M14 receivers prior to 1986.

Jim K · 01-16-2012, 08:12 PM

That receiver heel is quite a bit longer than a GI M14, so I guess Smith made their own receivers. The selector and connector look like GI and probably are.

Jim

12-10-2011, 08:31 PM	#1
dartswinger V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SE Pa. Posts: 147	Smith Enterprises M14 What's the story on Smith Enterprises' M14? I got one of these back in late '80s. It's true M14, not reweld or conversion, decent accuracy; flawless function in both modes. I've been trying to see what the current value might be and have surfed any auction site dealing in class 3 I could find. I find very few transferable M14s, some H&Rs and some M1a converted but I find no listing for the Smith Enterprises. I can find numerous of their semis. I did see a site that claimed there were very few of the selectfire versions in private hands. My SN is in the 130's. -->

12-10-2011, 09:10 PM	#2
StoneChimney Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,087	Re: Smith Enterprises M14 The Smith Enterprises guns show up, but only rarely. Real world estimate $20K-$25K. Here is what the switch should look like: __________________ Full service gunsmithing and firearm manufacturing shop. Licensed FFL 07/02 Manufacturer. Visit our website!

12-10-2011, 09:25 PM	#3
dartswinger V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SE Pa. Posts: 147	Re: Smith Enterprises M14 Yep, that's what I have. Even the markings (what I can see, are the same, except the number of course). Are there only just a few out there?

12-11-2011, 05:25 AM	#4
StoneChimney Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,087	Re: Smith Enterprises M14 Yes, very limited production of true M14 receivers prior to 1986. Attached Images __________________ Full service gunsmithing and firearm manufacturing shop. Licensed FFL 07/02 Manufacturer. Visit our website!

01-16-2012, 08:12 PM	#5
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Smith Enterprises M14 That receiver heel is quite a bit longer than a GI M14, so I guess Smith made their own receivers. The selector and connector look like GI and probably are. Jim