lee enfield

[run n' airgun]

did some work for a guy who at the end of job asked if i would be willing to traid out a 303 british rifle ww2.i  said sure.i did some research and found that is a lend lease from savage arms.it's in exelent condition and i don't think that it went overseas.still confused on what is it worth does anyone know?lookin for more info.thanks

[SDale]

I've seen fair to good ones go for around $200 bucks in the last few months. Ones in Unissued condition for $350 or so, sometimes more. But more than likely it's been issued or used by the US as a training rifle. Check for Electro Pencil marks or newer looking punch stamps in the reciever and stock from Arsenal Refurbishing. If it's in good shape, numbers match and it isn't arsenal refinished then it's probably in the $2-300 dollar range these days. They used to go for about $85-150 bucks at shows, but lately the supply has dried up a bit causing the price to hike up some.

They're in the same realm as the 6.5x55 Sweede Mausers. The Enfield and Sweede usedto be CHEEEEEEAP shooters until folks figured out how accurate and docile they are. Then everyone started snatchin em up as soon as they saw em.

[run n' airgun]

hay thanks.i looked and found no electro  pencil marks or stamp on reciver.it still has a little cosomiline inside the breach.i cleaned the bore and it was dirty.it's been shot before.i'm thinking of selling it to someone who can enjoy it.the oc gun show is at the end of the month.well see.maby traid for a pcp shooter.who knows.i dont.but thanks again for the advice.

[RedFeather]

If you are thinking of shooting it, yourself, it would pay to have it head spaced.  Most gunsmiths should have go/no-go gauges in .303.  I don't know if the Enfield bolts are serial numbered to the receiver but that's a good place to start.  Look under the barrel for any import marks - they would be the faint or tiny electro-dots and should say who imported it ("CAC", Navy Arms, etc)  If there are none it will be worth more to a collector.