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No 8 prices
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 4:03 am
by Woftam
Persuing one of the other forums recently and came across a post on the No8. Seems they are a fairly pricey item in europe - two quoted prices were aound the $600USD and $900USD.
Is this common pricing ? If so can any reason be attributed to this eg rarity, desirability ?
I thought I payed way too much for mine at $400USD.
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Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:54 pm
by joseyclosey
I paid £400 for mine, probably too much, but i love shooting it
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Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2005 3:57 pm
by smlemk111
Hi I have 2 No8s one a Fazakerley one one a BSA I paid $425 US for the Faz about 5 years ago and $283 US for the BSA 3 years ago. I bought the BSA in Canada and had to pay $50 US in import fees to get it into the US I bought it at a show in Vancouver BC and at the same time bought a NoC7 like new condition matching in the crate with the cleaning rod and jags for $315. I bought them both from the same guy and dont think he realized what they were worth. I seldom see No 8s for sale as i recolect one went for about $550 on one of the auction boards either Auction Arms or Gunbroker about 6 months ago. I see them priced for about $800 or so on some of the expensive dealers sights like Joe Salter. Regards Alan Abramson
Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2005 5:25 pm
by dromia
Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 6:13 am
by Woftam
All very nice rifles gentlemen. Thanks for the information as well. Now if my wife ever finds out the price I at least have the "it was a bargain" defence to fall back on.
BTW dromia pardon my ignorance but what is the Woolwich batch ?
The only claim to fame mine has is being one of the NZ contract rifles and having one of the brass discs.
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Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 9:48 am
by 24626151
Want and need one, my oldest lad is going through his ATC shooting program at the moment and we need to get him some real practice sessions sorted! I can teach him to shoot a whole lot better than his civilian instructors will!
I am looking around at the moment, variation is due back next month so fingers crossed.
Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:27 am
by ThePitbullofLove
The last two I've seen sell at gun shows here in the US have gone for $425 and $550 respectively, so I don't think you overpaid at all.
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 3:15 pm
by 24626151
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I picked up No W4 today, it seems that the woolwich batch were made up on No4 recievers and required a different drilling to get the target rear sights to fit. I also had a 20 rd SMLE mag in my hand but no camera! Wait till next time. I'll take better ppics in the morning!
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Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:49 pm
by joseyclosey
Congrats on the purchase, looks to be in nice condition, tried it out yet?
Joe
Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 5:37 pm
by 24626151
Wanted to test it on the farm today but I have been treating a cold. I will have rounds down the range before sunday. I picked it up when I should have already been shooting it at Bisley.
