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I'm currently searching for a no. 4 MK1, and I was wondering how much one would run me these days? Also, what is the value of a 1916 BSA no1 mk3?
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Please describe the condition of firearm you wish to purchase, i.e., perfect and unissued, used but pristine, shooter with very used stock, and so forth. The more precise your description, the better chance someone can offer you good advice.
If you have pics of BSA rifle, please post or ask a volunteer to post them so we can see specifics. Value is pretty much judgment of a buyer and seller. -
Roger that. I'll post pictures of the BSA. As for the mk4, I'm looking for a decent quality shooter."I only get paid if I survive... And I like getting paid."Comment
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It's pretty solid. Has a few nicks and scrapes, but a rifle almost a hundred years old should have some war wounds"I only get paid if I survive... And I like getting paid."Comment
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Can't tell a lot from the picture of the No1 MkIII but I notice it still has the cut off which is a plus. If it has a good bore and the numbers match where I live I figure $250.00 to $300.00. Where I live sound No 4 "mixmasters" with good barrels were running $225.00 to $250.00 depending on a lot of factors with especially nice ones pushing $275.00, sometimes more.
Where you live matters a lot, I don't know what the market is for milsurps where you live in Oregon. Some places milsurp rifles bring a premium, some places they go begging.Comment
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Well the bore is in great condition, and the parts all match. It's truly the pride of my arsenal.
Most milsurp guns in my area are sporters, so they go cheap. 150-200 bucks. There's currently a complete Jungle Carbine for 500 bucks at my local consignment shop. Haven't had any full mk 4's pass through lately. As for what I'm personally after, I want one with a good barrel... Don't care if it's mixmaster at this point."I only get paid if I survive... And I like getting paid."Comment
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Personally I think the condition of the metalwork is 'too good' - I think its been "refreshed" at some timeComment
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I wouldn't be surprised if it was arsenal refurbished. In fact, I recall the previous owner mentioning something like that."I only get paid if I survive... And I like getting paid."Comment
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Also, does anyone know the compatibility of enfield magazines between marks?"I only get paid if I survive... And I like getting paid."Comment
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Gratzi"I only get paid if I survive... And I like getting paid."Comment
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Would rebarreling it increase or decrease the BSA's value?"I only get paid if I survive... And I like getting paid."Comment
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The short answer is the rifle's value would decrease.
The longer answer is not only would the value decrease you'd have to find a better barrel and they are few and far between so not cheap and you'd have to find a gunsmith who is qualified to do the work, rebarreling and SMLE has some unique issues, I've been told.
Any modification will reduce the value and since you said the barrel is in great shape why would you want to change it?Comment
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Long story. I have a sporterized ishapore without a barrel band and it's out shooting my BSA at this point. I also happen to have a brand new barrel wrapped in cosmoline for the BSA. I'm probably jumping to conclusions with my BSA barrel needing to be replaced, though. I'm still new to the gritty details of enfields."I only get paid if I survive... And I like getting paid."Comment
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Its more likely dry or warped wood on the BSA making the 'bedding' questionable.Comment
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