[robertscheib]

I shot my just completed "BIG-5" sourced '43 Maltby No4Mk1 this morning for the first time and man I'm still grinning! What a sweet shooting rifle, probably best bolt action milsurp I've ever fired! Smooth trigger, slick bolt action, and very nicely balanced - found it to be deadly accurate at the 125 yrds distance we were limited to, and despite initial reservations was able to adapt to peep sight quickly. I shot 150 grain Federal softpoints as that was only .303 ammo I could find locally - will be mail ordering shortly!!
Oh yeah -on the way home I stopped by our 2nd "Big-5" and made them same $$ "sale price" offer for a very clean '43 Maltby No4Mk1 on their rack that had got me my first one! Gun counter guy said to expect a "yes" call from store manager tomorrow. I also looked over a very nice "US Property" No4 while there, and "yes, I'm sure we could sale price it too".............it's all downhill from here isn't it?

 

[jrhead75]

You're done...there's no cure once the virus has incubated. I'm hoping to get in some range time tomorrow, the problem being that it's gotten so bad with me that it takes a hour or so just to decide which rifles to take.

 

[androck14]

What sale price are you talking about? Did you negotiate something on your own, or is it their monthly deal? I've got two No.4s but I'm a sucker for a bargain.

 

[robertscheib]

BIG-5 "deals"

I have purchased several "not on sale" rifles from local BIG-5's [and favorite gunshop] by offering them $$ based on prices listed in mailorder catalogs I get from from Century, SOG, CenterFire, MGS etc. I paid $139.00 [it was marked at $199.00!!!!] for this excellent condition No4Mk1 w/bayo etc., made same $$ offer on a similar condition one which I expect to pick up today or tomorrow from store #2 - sort of a "hey your other store did this, will you?" deal. I really like to "touchie feelie" milsurps prior to buying whenever possible - if BIG-5 or gunshops won't accept offer then I can always C&R order. Certainly never hurts to ask!

 

[robertscheib]

Another one

My offer was accepted so I'll be picking up the second "BIG-5" No4Mk1 tonite, it too by the way was "everyday" tag priced at $199.90.

 

[robertscheib]

P.S.

Interesting note: when I picked up rifle last nite store manager said the reason "corporate" accepted my "offers" on the two No4Mk1's is that distribution warehouse is nearly out of Enfield No4Mk1's and BIG-5 won't be restocking when they are gone. Also "corporate" refused to "deal" on the Savage No4's because they have a good supply of them and will be receiving more.[!]
So......if you have access to BIG-5 stores and would like to get a Enfield No4Mk1 - might be a good time to make 'em an offer they won't refuse! Bottom dollar accepted locally was $139.00 but...........
Oh yeah, the "#2" No4 is in very good "as is" condition and will clean up really well. Awfully glad the Enfield bug bit me when it did!