Probably because it has all of the virtues (except ease of bolt takedown) of a Mauser 98 with better sights and greater strength in .30-06. What's not to love.I grew up shooting a Lee-Enfield and 1903A. Garands have never interested me much. When I buy a firearm the resale or investment value doesn’t come in to play, I don’t even think about it and could care less.
If I were to purchase any military firearm today it would be a 1917 Enfield. Don’t know why but they are what I like the best.