As the owner of an L42A1 with CES and other British 7.62mm conversions, I believe that I am qualified to pass comment on this rifle. As shooters I believe that the L42s are grossly overpriced and are not even in the same class as their close relative, the Enfield Enforcer. As historic collector's pieces they probably have more value. But here again, most is probably based upon the current "Sniper Rifle Craze". This, like most fads, is likely to pass leaving recent owners with an over-priced second class rifle.