you probably got close to a split decision, either or, but the enfield having the cutdown stock without the rear sight ears being cut is interesting. They don't make enfields anymore.
I personally think a better rifle than the springfield.
My cutdown was acquired i think in the 30's, fourth generation now. Did have a cutdown stock, rear ears done away with etc.
In the 70's i took it to dave wolfe who sent it to various people, rust pits removed new high gloss finish, drilled and tapped, and i put a bishop stock on it. First real hi power i ever had other than a winchester 94. Eventually son who at the time was poor like me started using it. Never saw a deer complain.
Still have it, and i am sure it still works. Yeah, it's heavy but so what?
I have some military correct enfields, and they are not cheap anymore. As to that weight it was kind of an atvantage when you are trying to beat somebody over the head with it.
