Price check: Lee-Enfield No 1 Mk 3

[Slater]

Got a an SMLE that I'm debating on whether to sell or not. All matching, pristine bore (almost looks unfired), excellent wood with almost no dings, and painted metal with a couple small dings in the paint. FTR'd in 1952 (manufacture date 1918), and was a "peddled scheme" rifle as far as I can determine from research. However, it's missing the backsight protector. What are these going for nowadays in this condition?

[MRickenback]

I think that you must ultimately determine what you'd let it go for but I have been seen No1's in the $200 price range recently.
Century is selling them for $100 but they are crapshoots and beautiful examples can go for over $300.

Hope this helps.

-SMiLE303

[Rawles]

A lot also depends on your location in the US. Enfields are cheaper in some spots and more expensive in others. Before you sell it, get the sight protector. Around here, WA state, peddled scheme rifles go for 75 dollars up to 150. FTR'd brings value down a bit for a collector, but a bonus for a shooter. Still a lot of Enfields cheap around here, in pawn shops and other places.

[stanley75]

Just curious what a peddled scheme rifle is??? Don't know a lot about enfields.

[DougW]

Is it an actual #1mkIII, or a #1mkIII*? Is it BSA, ROF, or maybe a Lithgow? Does the rear sight have the windage adjustment? Was the FTR at ROF? Volley sights? Sorry, I am just curious! :)

[ March 27, 2002: Message edited by: DougW ]

[Slater]

This particular rifle is a No 1 Mk 3*, Markings on the buttstock socket read "G R 1918 Sht L.E. III*" . "SSA" (Standard Small Arms) is stamped on the rear of the receiver next to the striker. Bolt head has a "U" stamped on it. "FTR 1952" on left side. What appear to be the letters "BSA" and a small logo of three stacked rifles are stamped on the knox form. No volley sights. BTW, "peddled scheme" rifles (as I understand it) were weapons composed of parts made by SSA or NRF and supplied to RSAF Enfield for assembly into complete rifles. This rifle would (most probably) not have much collector value, but is just a good example of the Lee-Enfield series.

[Terick]

Minnesota/Wisc. area seems to run $100-125 for a decent? shooter, not pretty though. If it looks good it runs closer to $150. The one "like new" No 1 MK 3* I've seen was priced just under $200 and went home for around $175. Good Luck

[MG-70]

SMiLE303,
Where and when did you see Century advertising them? I have some credit with them that I'd like to use, but I've never seen them in CAI's website. SOG had them (don't know if they still do) for $90 + $10 Handpick.

TIA,
MG-70

[EMDII]

Go look over BDL Ltd (http://www.bdlltd.com/) and check out Brian's prices. He has lots of novelty items, but some clean run-of-the-mill stuff too. Good sanity check.

A nice Savage 4/1* goes for well over US$ 150, often up to US$ 250 w/o any special stuff. Add condition, matching, yadayada, and prices skyrocket.

[MG-70]

Thanks Ted, I agree that they carry nice pieces, but I was under the impression someone else had inexpensive No.1s for sale...got my BSA No.4MK1 good to go (redid the wood and gave her a good cleaning), just waiting on some ammo.

Regards,
MG-70

[MRickenback]

Originally posted by MG-70:
<STRONG>SMiLE303,
Where and when did you see Century advertising them? I have some credit with them that I'd like to use, but I've never seen them in CAI's website. SOG had them (don't know if they still do) for $90 + $10 Handpick.

TIA,
MG-70</STRONG>


MG-70, my mistake... it is SOG not Century that is selling the No1 MKIIIs.
Sorry.

-SMiLE303

[Rawles]

For No4MkIs see Springfield Sporters, 90 dollars with good bore.