Sorry for the duplicate photos.
Regards

 

It’s a BSA commercial Long Lee. The PB-prefixed rifles were supplied to New Zealand in the 1920s (IIRC ‘24-‘26) as barreled receivers to replace worn out rifles. The HG markings on the receiver ring are for the NZ Home Guard, 10th district is Christchurch. Because they were supplied as barreled receivers, bolts generally don’t match. I have one that’s 1000 later serial & about 1500 earlier HG numbered.

 

 

I can always ask the seller if the bolt is matching the number of the weapon, do you think it is worth bidding?

 

do you think it is worth bidding?

I would go to Euro 1000

 

I’m probably not the one to ask, I overpaid for mine cuz I really really wanted it. Never see Long Lees around & someone else always snatched them up first! So I’d say to go for it!!! 😃👍👍

 

donki1967: What is it you're looking for? If just a good representative example of the type, this one might be fine. Factory originality doesn't appear to be relevant or a consideration given the good information from DisasterDog above. The markings and history are quite interesting. If you're thinking range gun there's no telling from the info provided. The mismatched bolt is not a major concern—I just had two Long-Lees to the range yesterday and my 1896 Mk I (bolt mismatch) outshot my very crisp-looking and matching 1901 MK I* by a considerable margin. Both have pretty loose bores consistent with lots of use.

Ruprecht

 

I like New Zealand items but i have barely scratched the surface. This would def interest me if i saw it in person....online allows the distance for me to be frugal.

 

It looks to be in good overall condition, and @DisasterDog explains an interesting history and rifle! I say go for it, but it's easy to spend other peoples money!

 

Whereabouts in NZ is the seller located?.

 

In Germany.

 

From what I understand, the sale is following a death and the seller is not a shooter.
I won't have the requested information until the day before the auction ends.
In my entire collection, I'm looking for nice pieces, not necessarily "matching" but in shooting condition, and that's imperative.
The weapon is located in Europe.
As for the price, I saw one go for €1,500 two weeks ago.

 

Its a $A 2000 plus rifle here........if its got a nice bore ,close to $3000.

 

And here.

Aus $1 = GBP £0.50

So, agreed, yes its a £1000 rifle.

 

It really looks fine Metal and Wood, considering his age.. I wish that I have had a opportunity to buy a Long-Lee... I wonder how this rifle is to shoot, this barrel, this sights.. .

Once, at any time earlier.. .

 

An own look, a beautiful long rifle..

 

On the auction side, I'm going to try my luck, maybe even break the bank!

 

Then good luck !

 

Break this bank !

 

Break this bank !

Boer reply: Could you hold your head up a bit higher please?

Ruprecht

 

seems Long Tom's bring good money across the world,

 

Unfortunately, I didn't win the auction. I think there's a computer priority given to residents of the auction location in automated auctions.
It's not the first time I've noticed this, and yet, financially, I put a lot into it...

 

I'm sorry to read that, donki1967 Bad story, true.. .

But still then, go ahead, yes. Even though I fear the pricing structure for our Enfields is exactly as Alan d.E. described in his post. This development is even here in the "peripheral nation" CH, concerning foreign army-rifles, obvious. I hardly can mention today the old prices for my Mark 3 and No.4 - and No.5-Rifle.. .

The experience shows: but suddenly, really rare models appear somewhere once again patience is the key.

P.S: Writer Ambrose Bierce says in his "Devils Dictionary": Patience: a lesser form of despair, masked as virtue.. 🤗

 

Normally I'd say, never mind "there are plenty more fish in the sea", but in Enfield land the sea has been badly overfished and they are no longer breeding - you may have to pay 'too much' but if you want one, it is just an investment where you have paid tommorows price today.

 

They are around in Oz.
Passed this on to my son recently.

 

Too bad, but I'll move on.

 

Never say never.

 

I agree with Staffy.
Just keep that cash set aside adding a little for inflation. Start another fund for something else, you will win it is all in the MOJO.

 

There is a programme used in online biding that snipe bids in the final seconds of the auction.

 

Can You can direct one piece plus the programme ?

 

I have never used it . A mate does use it doesn't always win but the odds are in his favour. Will track it down.

 

Here is a link to mine. An 1896 BSA & Co MLE I. Canadian issued. Complete with story.

https://www.gunboards.com/posts/2542228/