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1931 Trials Rifle

Discussion in 'The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum' started by yardbird, Nov 8, 2012.

  1. Nov 8, 2012 #1
    yardbird

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    1931 Trials Rifle ..Where would be a good place to get a rough value? *** ******does not have any..Thanks Roy (yes I know you need pictures)
     

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  3. Nov 8, 2012 #2
    jack404

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    yard bird i bought one from the UK last year and paid $2670 USD and that was cheap

    trials rifles are rare as many have been demilled , those that have not are favoured very much by mil rifle shooters in 1000 meter shoots


    a mate has one for sale

    1931 trials rifle, No32Mk1 scope

    he's asking $3200 and the woods seen better days

    and he'll get the $$

    maybe $4000 for a pristine one now

    2200 of them where demilled in the UK

    the horror , the horror
     
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  5. Nov 8, 2012 #3
    yardbird

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    Thanks Jack...This rifle is one of the 1,403 that was converted to a sniper and then back again.. I know you never see many around..Roy
     
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  6. Nov 8, 2012 #4
    jack404

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    have you the doc's for it? then it will be top $$

    jealous ..
     
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  7. May 10, 2013 #5
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    now have pictures up. like to find selling start.. Roy
     
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  8. May 10, 2013 #6
    BETH

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    can u put up picture of the whole rifle please would like to see it
     
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  9. May 10, 2013 #7
    yardbird

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    Will try ...I am on oxygen and use a walker...with no help so doing my best. I have a slug of stuff and would be nice to move some of it before it goes to the dump.. Roy
     

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  10. May 10, 2013 #8
    BETH

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    wow cool rifle thank you
     
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  11. May 10, 2013 #9
    WHSmithIV

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    My Enfield is now my favorite rifle. When I received it there was no front sight blade - paid $5 to get one and had it within the week. I sold all my guns back in 1987 when my Mom got cancer and I had to move from San Diego to Waltham Mass. to help take care of her - she needed me far more than I needed my guns.

    I so forgot how much I like those sights on the Enfield. At 100 yards I was one inch off to the right. Gentle tap on that foresight to move it right and I was dead on. I will use the Enfield to get my deer this year, not my scoped Marlin 30/30

    I'm looking for places to make the one mile shot with this Enfield with iron sights only. I'm very certain I can make a 1000 yard shot with it.
     
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  12. May 11, 2013 #10
    wonderwhippet

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    Thiis rare rifle is of particular interest to residents of the formerly great "British Empire" but not so much appreciated in the US. I don't think it would approach such values here.
     
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  13. May 11, 2013 #11
    yardbird

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    Yep I think your right...they go gunny bags over German, Japanese and some Italian. I have many to get rid of and many I have an idea of there worth. I have a fellow who will cart them to a To Gun Show, but I am looking for a reserve price. just because my legs gave out the rest is kinda working...you would think there would be a serious Enfield collector out there. Thanks for the reply... Roy
     
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  14. May 13, 2013 #12
    nmckenzie

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    Just saw your comment on making the 1000 yard shot with the Enfield. Back in NY I regularly shot a No.4 Mk.1* at 600 yards with very satisfying results. Your's is the later Mk.2 with a trigger/sear engagement more consistent over the long term, so I expect you'll be very satisfied with the 1000 yard results. Enjoy your no.4, they're really fine rifles.
     
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