SMLE - where to find a good one ?

Stu · 03-26-2006, 03:59 PM

My wife has kindly offerred to buy me a 'gun' as a present. Given the budget allowed, I'm trying to find a nice Enfield SMLE #1 mk III. I'm looking for a matching non import marked pre 1917 example.

Does anyone know of any specialists in this area ?

Searching through the auction sites there are a wide variety on offer, but most seem to be a little below the condition I'd like to find, or very poorly photographed !

Thanks, Stu

Edward Tinker · 03-29-2006, 11:34 AM

Stu, not an enfield, well kinda not, on www.gunboards.com trader;

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2. Savage No4 MK 1/2 ( FTR'd to MKII which means that the trigger is hung from the receiver and not the trigger guard ) it is all matching - receiver,bolt,barrel and magazine. In a nice sporter stock - barrel full length and bore is very nice !

Price is $175.00 shipped to lower 48

not mine, no connection

Jack Lawman · 03-29-2006, 01:11 PM

Stu,
Brian and Tina Dick are Enfield experts and enjoy a great reputation:
BDL Ltd Website

Call Brian. If you tell him I sent you, he might charge you a little extra

.

Jack

Marvin · 03-29-2006, 01:53 PM

I know Brian and his wife from gun shows and both have always been good folks to deal with. They have also been very honest with their descriptions. They may not be the cheapest, but you know what you will receive. I highly recommend them.

If anyone is interested, Brian has a Vickers machine gun with tripod, transit chest, MANY sparte parts, etc. for $19,000. He is a class 07 dealer

Paul L · 03-29-2006, 04:40 PM

Stu,

I also agree with the aforementioned assesment of Brian and his wife.

Just saw them over at the Birmingham show......they are pricey but have good quality stuff and they are very knowledgeable in the British field....

HTH, PAUL

Minnepiper · 03-29-2006, 05:33 PM

i think i have a 1909 dated bayonet w/scabard for one of these. i thought it would be handy for deer gutting. i bagged 4 or 5 whitetail with one of these SMLE things. good stopping power!

Stu · 03-29-2006, 08:32 PM

Thanks all. I'm fired up to fine an original so I'll get on to Brian and Tina forthwith.

Stu

03-29-2006, 01:11 PM	#3
Jack Lawman User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Near NYC Posts: 428 Thanks: 30 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	BDL ltd. Stu, Brian and Tina Dick are Enfield experts and enjoy a great reputation: BDL Ltd Website Call Brian. If you tell him I sent you, he might charge you a little extra . Jack __________________ Why do you guys hate black circles so much?

03-26-2006, 03:59 PM	#1
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	SMLE - where to find a good one ? My wife has kindly offerred to buy me a 'gun' as a present. Given the budget allowed, I'm trying to find a nice Enfield SMLE #1 mk III. I'm looking for a matching non import marked pre 1917 example. Does anyone know of any specialists in this area ? Searching through the auction sites there are a wide variety on offer, but most seem to be a little below the condition I'd like to find, or very poorly photographed ! Thanks, Stu

03-29-2006, 01:53 PM	#4
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I know Brian and his wife from gun shows and both have always been good folks to deal with. They have also been very honest with their descriptions. They may not be the cheapest, but you know what you will receive. I highly recommend them. If anyone is interested, Brian has a Vickers machine gun with tripod, transit chest, MANY sparte parts, etc. for $19,000. He is a class 07 dealer

03-29-2006, 04:40 PM	#5
Paul L User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Monroe County, SE Mich. Posts: 76 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Stu, I also agree with the aforementioned assesment of Brian and his wife. Just saw them over at the Birmingham show......they are pricey but have good quality stuff and they are very knowledgeable in the British field.... HTH, PAUL

03-29-2006, 05:33 PM	#6
Minnepiper User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brooklyn Park MN Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i think i have a 1909 dated bayonet w/scabard for one of these. i thought it would be handy for deer gutting. i bagged 4 or 5 whitetail with one of these SMLE things. good stopping power!

03-29-2006, 08:32 PM	#7
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Thanks all. I'm fired up to fine an original so I'll get on to Brian and Tina forthwith. Stu