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So did I (except in Louisiana, not Montana).  But try to sell one of them 
today.  I have two No. 5 MK 1 Enfields.  One is partially "sporterized" and 
is essentially unsellable.  The other is all original and worth $350-$500.  
The same thing is for the most part true of almost anything from the 40's and 
earlier.  From firearms to furniture to vehicles to guitars to paintings to 
jewelery to books.  In original even if bedraggled condition, it's worth 
something to someone.  Modified, polished brightly, painted, taped, etc., it 
is usually worth little to nothing.  Watch programs like Antiques Road Show 
or some of the Pawn or Picker shows.


In a message dated 10/15/2012 22:41:14 PM Central Daylight Time, 
w7qho at aol.com writes: 
>   I grew up in Montana in the 40's and 50's in a house full of guns  
> and at that time, at least,  sporterized M1903s were numerous and  
> highly prized.  I also recall that the NRA fully aided and abetted  
> these mutilations with numerous conversion articles and advertisements  
> for stocks, sights, mounts, gunsmithing tools, chemicals, etc., etc.  
> in their monthly publication.
> 
> Dennis D.  W7QHO
> Glendale, CA
> 

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