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It is difficult to give a value without pictures pr seeing the rifle in person.
Things that make the military rifles go up in value for some people are :
Matching numbers...
Matching parts...as in Remington parts on a Remington made rifle etc...
Lack of import stamps..
Overall condition...
Still in original configuration...
Cartouches and proof marks...
Whether or not any after issue work was done by the military or when it was released to civilian hands...
As for me I look mostly at overall and bore condition....a few wear marks ," rack rash" , etc...is understandable , as we are talking a ex -army rifle....
I also do not mind a armory re-build with a mix of parts...
The Army re-built guns with the aim to get them back out into the field , not as future collector's pieces...
If the rifle is in overall good shape , in its original military configuration , has some readable proof marks and at least a good bore...then I would guess $800 on up...
Again without seeing the rifle , giving a value is like tossing darts at a dartboard , while drunk and blindfolded...
Andy
As much as the receiver heat treat, they also torqued the barrels on like they were trying to seal the gates of hell. If there is not a relief cut on the barrel when removing them, it is possible to fracture the receiver.
Thanks MountainBear. I was hoping you would add some input to what I posted above. I'm not an expert by any means, or a gunsmith. We are very lucky to have guys like you here that can help us out and add good valuable info. Im just a guy that has hunted these enfields since he was 12 years old. I fiddle with them and love them, but that's about it... . I was shooting my buddies p14 303 yesterday and the follower wasn't quite right, so I fiddled around with a plastic CZ 550 follower to mock up what shape the the follower needs to be. The CZ follower is actually working quite well . I know there have been issues with some of the followers for the 303 on the P14's and one works better than the others. I believe it was Winchester, but can't remember now. I may pm you buddy, to get your input?? Sorry to go off topic guys, but the P14 and m1917 go hand in hand..... Well kind of..