Enfield .308 conversion?

[JB White]

.....but for some unexplainable reason they are considerably more expensive than in the UK

Most likely because they are in private collections and nobody is willing to cut one loose. When one surfaces there will be cut-throat competition if the word reaches the right ears.

[keith.herrington]

Difference between UK and US prices

In the UK the L39 are about £600-£1000, whilst the L42 is around £7500+

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

[John Sukey]

Strictly they are not conversions. They were built that way from the start

[Alan De Enfield]

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

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 £)

[Johan412th]

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 £)

Yeah, our money is going to hell...

[FlightRN]

Envoy offerd on Gunbroker

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

[Johan412th]

Do you know if it was relisted? Or what the reserve was?

[Bill Wylde]

I wonder why the important markings ahead of the PH5C were not shown. I would have to see more photos.

[FlightRN]

L39A1 & ENVOY receiver markings

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. 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. 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

Best Always,
Michael

[Bill Wylde]

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.

[JBinIll]

https://www.joesalter.com/category/products/British-Lee-Enfield-No-4-MK-1-Converted-to-308-Win

[JB White]

$700 for a rifle which is fairly accurate at 50 yards? Joe is asking a lot for that high mileage range rifle.

[JBinIll]

Joe asks a lot for everything IMO.LOL If I could get those kind of prices I'd sell out.