Bought my L42A1, L39A1 and L59A1 while they were still on the boat!:icon_wink:
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Bought my L42A1, L39A1 and L59A1 while they were still on the boat!:icon_wink:
What are these l39 rifles? Custom 7.62s?
The L39 is the military (Army and Air Force) target rifles, they are manufactured as 7.62 on No4 actions.
The military's sniper rifle was the No4T (in 303) and served until the early 70's. This was re-issued after being modified by ROF Enfield with the addition of a 7.62 barrel and magazine, and the No32 Scope re-calibrated into metres.
This new rifle was designated the L42 and served well in the Falklands war and for some time afterwards.
The L59 is a 'deactivated' training rifle - basically a No4 with the action cut-thru (not completely) to make it inoperable.
So that being said... Are l39s available in the US? Apparently the uk varies signicantly on rifle supply.
Most of our Enfields ended up in the USA, yes the L39s are available in the US, but for some unexplainable reason they are considerably more expensive than in the UK
(UK price $900-$1500)
This one is about $1200
http://www.deactivated-guns.co.uk/li...prod_1059.html
But then I'm not in the UK and that low a price for an L39 doesn't apply over here in the USA where they are decidedly more rare, in fact largely unknown. Your price for an L42 is pretty much spot on if you are talking about a pristine example with case and all accessories.
Keith
Strictly they are not conversions. They were built that way from the start
I simply pointed out the price differential on the L39 because virtually every other rifle / model tends to be around 50% more expensive in the UK (depending on the $ to £ exchange rate - late 2008 the $ was 1.36 to the £, in 2007 it was very weak at over $2 to the $ and this month has been around the $1.70 to the £)
Good Day,
There was recently a very nice Envoy (serial number is 459) offered on Gunbroker. I assumed it was marked "ENVOY 7.62 m/m",manufacture date and serial number. It was only bid up to $2100 and did not meet the reserve. Of the 7.62 chambered Enfield variations, these are amongst the rarest seen offered in the US. This one was proper with the correct mag, finish, sights, etc. I'm surprised it didn't receive more attention.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=431825816
Regards,
Michael
Do you know if it was relisted? Or what the reserve was?
I wonder why the important markings ahead of the PH5C were not shown. I would have to see more photos.
Good Day,
The seller indicated that the rifle would not be relisted. I don't have a problem with reserves per se, but it REALLY cranks me when a seller thinks the reserve price is classified:protest:. Such a position befuddles me and turns me off from bidding. If I can afford it- I bid. If not-I don't. Sounds simple doesn't it.... off my soap box!
It would have been nice had the auction shown the actual markings but I feel 75%+ that the rifle was correct:headbang:. The clean lines of the receiver (please see the attached pictures), finish (Suncorite) and stock work "looks" correct. Of course, I'd reserve final judgment based on a closer inspection:icon_wink:
Best Always,
Michael
These photos are great. One a 1970 Palma (E329) and the other an L39 (A958). Not trying to beat you to death, but 75% isn't a good place to be when you are talking that kind of money. You can really connect with one of these babies when you shoot them at 900M with bad ammunition! They really shine when that happens, but those dayz are history. Now they just look beautiful! Thank you for your service, Michael.
$700 for a rifle which is fairly accurate at 50 yards? Joe is asking a lot for that high mileage range rifle.
Joe asks a lot for everything IMO.LOL If I could get those kind of prices I'd sell out.