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I've got the itch for a WWI/WWII era bolt action rifle. I don't have a bolt action in my collection nor have I ever owned one. Something about the Mk III SMLE has always appealed to me (lots of time spent playing Battlefield games most likely) and I think I'm finally ready to add one to the collection.
Problem is, I know nothing about them. From my research, it looks like you can't go wrong with a BSA or Lithgow. Conditions look to range anywhere from poor to unissued. I'd like to stay around $500, but am willing to go higher for a good condition rifle. What's a reasonable price for an SMLE Mk III in good+ condition these days? Is it worth it to venture into the low four figures or is that absurd for a 100 year old milspec rifle?
I'd appreciate any advice/feedback the community can provide. Thanks!
Problem is, I know nothing about them. From my research, it looks like you can't go wrong with a BSA or Lithgow. Conditions look to range anywhere from poor to unissued. I'd like to stay around $500, but am willing to go higher for a good condition rifle. What's a reasonable price for an SMLE Mk III in good+ condition these days? Is it worth it to venture into the low four figures or is that absurd for a 100 year old milspec rifle?
I'd appreciate any advice/feedback the community can provide. Thanks!
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