[TM3TenraiSS]

My father owns a Brit 303 ShtLE VII He wants me to find out what it is worth. Does anyone have any information on what kind of price it would fetch now? not amazing condition but not terrible either. Unfortunately the only information i have about it is the information I've already given stemped above the trigger guard. Any information (even if its not about price) would be greatly appreciated.

[jpattersonnh]

1916 should be III, not VII. The furthest the MKIII pattern went was the MKVI, which became the No4mk1 after trials.

MKIII, 250.00 to 450.00. There is more info on the wrist.

[c3shooter]

Known as the Smelly (or SMLE) for Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield, aka the No.1 Mark III, was the standard rifle of the British and Commonwealth nations from 1907 into WW 2. Possibly the best battle rifle ever built.

Yours probably has GR inscribed on the band at the wrist- all arms were property of the crown- stands for George Rex.

Info for you- Collecting and Shooting the Enfield No. 1 Mk III - HISTORY

Value of any gun is based on exact make, model, condition and originality. Thus the spread in price JP just gave you. These ARE subject to excessive headspace due to wear, and should be checked by a smith before shooting.

Caliber .303 Enfield, aka .303 Brit. Moderate recoil, with soft point ammo, capable of taking about any animal you will find in America with possible exception of BIG bear, Sasquatch, and whales.

[TM3TenraiSS]

Thanks for all the help guys, i thought it said VII cause the stamp is a little worn down but thanks once more for all the Info, I might buy it off him lol it'd be nice to own a piece of history like that.

[TheOldMan]

Originally Posted by TM3TenraiSS

Thanks for all the help guys, i thought it said VII cause the stamp is a little worn down but thanks once more for all the Info, I might buy it off him lol it'd be nice to own a piece of history like that.

Word of Warning!! You start buying these old military rifles, you will not be able to stop... It's an adiction!!!

[303tom]

Originally Posted by TheOldMan

Word of Warning!! You start buying these old military rifles, you will not be able to stop... It's an adiction!!!

Yeh Buddy................

[TM3TenraiSS]

Haha thanks for the heads up :-D