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    Information needed for a SMLE Lee Enfield magazine

    Last week I stumbled across a .303 Lee Enfield Magazine.
    I did a little research and found out that the magazine is an early SMLE magazine, dating from around 1906/07. Magazine was updated from version 1 to have a hinged right front feed lip that should be rotated forward out of the way when removing the follower to support cleaning. It is marked with a "2" on the back of the box and also has other stamps that I can hardly read even with a magnifying glass. I don't want to remove the spine patina because I want to leave it as is. My research has shown me that the magazine is a #1, version 2 magazine servicing a Lee Enfield Mk3 rifle.
    I hope I am correct in my research and if not please do not hesitate to correct my information. Being unfamiliar with Lee Enfields, their parts and magazines, just wondering if this is still a collectible item and if yes, what could be the value of it. Thanks in advance. Your help is very much appreciated.
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    Looks like its from a MLE. ie Long Lee.
    Welcome to Sako club.

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    Which would be ok with the 1906 date, as well.
    He nui to ngaromanga, he iti to putanga.

    You depart with mighty boasts, but you come back having done little.
    Sounds like a typical hunting trip !

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    Thanks for your info. Do you maybe know by chance if this magazine has a collectible value? Thanks.

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    No more than $50 really.
    A pristine one might sell for $75.
    Welcome to Sako club.

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    Thanks @dogmatix

 

 

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