Help with British Lee Enfield?

[TP1953]

Hello, I am trying to get this rifle through an auction, and I wanted to see if you guys could tell me anything about it, like maker or value and such. It is listed as an #4 MK1. Anything would about help. It is currently at $100, and I would like to know if that is a fair price or not. These are all the photos I have, unfortunately, and the best I can get. Thank you

[MAP]

Wait for the pros. It is Import stamped so probably a surplus rifle but not sure from where.

That said, $100 for even a functional non matching rifle is cheap IMHO

[TP1953]

Is there any marks that can be identified? Like any manufacturer, or even where it was made? They also have a RFI MK 3 stamped 1951, and that one is going for 45 dollars at the moment, and both of these end Monday.

[MAP]

Wait for others. Any info I could give would most likely be erroneous

[TP1953]

Yes, thank you, I can and will be patient. Thank you for responding so fast.

[Anderson]

Looks like a 1943 acceptance mark. Photos not that good and can't really confirm all marks from the same rifle, condition of bore etc, whether bolt has matching number with rifle, but looks tidy enough.

[TP1953]

So it was probably manufactured in 1943? And even with better quality photos can you determine the maker?

[MAP]

Looks like this was made by Maltby based on some quick research I did that states that No 4 rifles have a 5 digit serial number and those beginning with 1xxxx weremade by Maltby

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That said, the markings on on the left side of the wrist. I'm assuming there is nothing on the right side which is where you typically see the markings for British made rifles. So possible this is an Indian made example?

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Again, this is just some quick and not exhaustive googling so this is highly likely that it is inaccurate as the more I look the more confusing it gets.

[mauser9]

Great price no matter what. $100 seems like pocket change these days. Build on those old milsurp guns amaze me.

[08SMLE48]

I believe most if not all No4s are marked on the left side of the wrist as opposed from the right side on the SMLEs and earlier models of Lee-Enfields/Metfords.

Also $100 is very cheap. I would imagine it will go up a good amount before the hammer drops.