303 British enfield

Dave45-70

March 11, 2013 12:23

My Mom is considering selling this rifle that used to belong to my Dad who is now deceased. My Dad bought the rifle in the early 60s when he was in the military. It has probably only been fired a handful of times over the past 30 years.
Anyway, I'd like to know an approximate value of it. If you need any other information about it, please let me know & I'll contact my Mom to see what information she has.
Thanks.

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  Dave45-70

  March 11, 2013 12:23

  I have 2 303 British enfields one by Savage and the other a longbranch, the battle sights (peep)are marked 300 and 600 (yards or meters) so it shoots really high at 100 yds.Can you get a higher front sight? I checked with Numrich and no luck,any suggestions? thanks Dave

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  rufe-snow

  March 11, 2013 13:18

  Remove the front sight protector, by taking the screw out. See if the online parts dealers have any higher front sight(s) in stock?
  
  
  You might be able to replace it with U.S. made sight if it has a standard 3/8 dovetail. Check the dovetail size and contact the customer service folks at Brownell's, if it's a standard size.

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  Dave45-70

  March 11, 2013 13:48

  Thanks Rufe,alway's good info.

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  1sgret

  March 11, 2013 14:59

  Dave,
  
  Apex Gun Parts have a set of three different heights for $7.50 + shipping.
  
  https://www.apexgunparts.com/product_info.php/products_id/2610
  
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  jhimco

  March 12, 2013 08:35

  Aim lower! I think some of these old military rifles were designed to be fired at longer ranges.

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  Dave45-70

  March 12, 2013 09:00

  1sgret Thanks for the information on the web-site,I ordered a set of 3 different heights for 7.50 a good deal thanks again Dave

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