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03-06-2011, 01:02 PM
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Former Guest
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Lee Enfield MK3 value?
I've got a Lee Enfield Mk3 here. Below are all the pertinent details:
Stamped on right side: *Royal crown* GR B.S.A. Co 1917 SHT LE III *unintelligible mark here* Left side: FTR 1953 The stock and chamber are stamped with the same serial #, but the bolt and bayonet have different #s. The rifle is in great condition for its age and operates smoothly. Any estimates? |
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03-06-2011, 02:21 PM
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Advanced Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Re: Lee Enfield MK3 value?
Made by Birmingham Small Arms in 1917, Factory Thorough Repair (rebuild) in 1953.
The GR is for "Georgius Rex" (George V was king in 1917) signifying that the rifle is the property of the crown. The bayonets were serial numbered but not numbered to the rifle so a mismatch is normal. A mismatched bolt is no problem as long as headspace is correct. That is a nice rifle. I would WAG value as around $600. Jim |
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03-06-2011, 09:04 PM
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V.I.P. Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
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Re: Lee Enfield MK3 value?
I disagree with the $600 value, because of the FTR and miss-matched bolt I think it's more of a $300 value. Maybe less in the current economic market
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