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I have fired one and it suffered with extraction issues with both factory .308 and milsurp it was a para version with a short barrel. Not overly accurate and although a novelty at the time better military rifles that extract have come along ie the lmt. Value on the one I know forsale id say 1200 and then rebarrel it as its a dissapointment as it is.

Sounds like there is a bit of lucky dip going on - The extraction on mine has always been robust and definitely requires a firm hand, but the only things that have stuck have been milsurp. A good sharp pull and 308 brass just ends up in the next lane. Or further
The accuracy has always been surprisingly good too - there are plenty of stories of 4moa or more but I think if you were a good homeloader you could get this to near the inch. I reckon a lot of the problem for people is the trigger - it is heavy (not creepy)and it takes some getting used to for sure. My mate absolutely hates it....which makes me laugh every time!
I feel like saying it's a real man's gun, but I'm not sure I qualify.

It's iconic and if you don't see it's charm you'll never understand it's value. Mine with good factory ammo is 1.5moa and I hope to get this to 1moa with load development. Not sure if it's possible, but there's no reason not to try.

I love mine and it's simply not for sale.

It's iconic and if you don't see it's charm you'll never understand it's value.

Now I feel unfaithful

The only reason I'm thinking of trying something else is that after putting about 200rnds through it the other day I felt proper beaten. I'm a big girls blouse!

yes, well, you're ooman...

If you don't feel the love then let someone else enjoy it. You've given me an excuse to parade mine, not a great photo, but bloody nice rifle...

Very nice Sir!

Probably alright if your a boz hander or shoot off a bipod. But for a right hander trying shoot standing with it it's a pain in the ass

ordnance wrote:Here is one that was for sale here a while back, if it helps.

Description:
SLR 7.62 x 51 Straight Pull Rifle
Category:
.Rifles
Make:
Enfield
Model:
SLR
Certificate Required:
Yes
Orientation:
Either
Calibre:
7.62x51 nato
Mechanism:
Straight pull
Status:
Live Firing
Price:
£1350.00
Gun Condition:
Excellent
Accessories:
Full working version of this military weapon converted to straight pull

IIRC this one was in Northern Ireland though. Seemed pretty cheap compared to mainland dealers.

jackpoint wrote:

It's iconic and if you don't see it's charm you'll never understand it's value.

Now I feel unfaithful

The only reason I'm thinking of trying something else is that after putting about 200rnds through it the other day I felt proper beaten. I'm a big girls blouse!

I've got a similar one. The one careful lady owner I bought it from had fitted an extended cocking handle made from turned alloy fitted to a replacement slide. Was going to swap back to original fro sake of looks etcbut so far I've kept it fitted as it makes a real difference to reducing extraction effort. I'll try and do a pic later if it helps.

In terms of value as has been said they were made from new as SP only and unlike L1s they don't make them anymore. Last one I saw for sale recently was up for £1600 and it didn't hang around.