Question of value,,, Enfield .22 training Rifle

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I am not a collector so I'm thinking of selling my recently aquired Enfield trainer.
The question is, what would be a fair price to ask for it? I'll be taking it to a local gunshop this week and I would like to have some kind of an idea before hand.

 
I have some concerns with selling long distance. I would prefer to have the buyer carefully examine the gun in person and pay cash. It is what I do when buying guns myself. I like to avoid problems like the one being discussed now over the S&W.
 
So post good detail photos of all the markings, dings dents scratches wear etc in your for sale. If you disclose everything then you have nothing to worry about
 
"...Enfield .22 training Rifle..." That'd be a Number 7 Rifle. Kind of scarce in that condition.
"...taking it to a local gunshop..." Don't sell it to a shop. You will not get anywhere near what it's worth. Dealers think in terms of wholesale values when buying anything. Wouldn't count on getting close to $350 from a dealer. Put in in on consignment if you can or sell it on the EE.
 
Is that a Long Branch Cno7?

Nice shape?
All correct Cno7 parts?
Matching numbers in the 0L, 1L or 2L format?
Original buttsocket s/n, not a restamped scrubbed rifle?

If yes to all of these, north of $1200 for a nice one.
 
cantom said:
Is that a Long Branch Cno7?

Nice shape?
All correct Cno7 parts?
Matching numbers in the 0L, 1L or 2L format?
Original buttsocket s/n, not a restamped scrubbed rifle?

If yes to all of these, north of $1200 for a nice one.
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The problem is that my knowledge is very limited when it comes to identifing what is original, or, what may be a slick fake. That is why I would like the buyer to examine the gun carefully before a deal is made.

To answer your questions the best that I can,,,,

It looks to be in excellent shape.

All parts have a "B" stamped on them.

Reciever has 1L5373 stamped on it, Bolt has 0L1558.

All the wood is the same color and the butt has a "B" stamped on it.
 
It's the real thing, allright: Long Branch (made in Toronto) C (Canadian) Number 7 (which ws a .22" RF training/target rifle).

I note that it has good sights and a Target swivel.

Only fly in the soup would be the non-matching Bolt, but the original likely is still out there and another rifle is wondering where ITS bolt might be.

If it is not a $1000 gun, it sure isn't far off.

Just MHO, mind you.
 
You have a mismatched CNo7 (1946) with a 1944 bolt. The barrel has been recrowned. "B" is a Bantam length butt (shortest there is). Rear sight is Cno7 however early type and a replacement. Do you have the transit chest? Rifle may have been assembled from parts. Ron
 
rgg_7 said:
You have a mismatched CNo7 (1946) with a 1944 bolt. The barrel has been recrowned. "B" is a Bantam length butt (shortest there is). Rear sight is Cno7 however early type and a replacement. Do you have the transit chest? Rifle may have been assembled from parts. Ron
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Where did you find your info? I am interested to know why you think that the barrel has been recrowned.

This is the info that I found,,, http://www.rifleman.org.uk/Enfield_Rifle_No.7-C.html

and here is the manual,,, http://www.rifleman.org.uk/Enfield_Rifle_No.7-C_manuals.htm
 
The crown on your Enfield is concaved or dished as some would say...not typical of CNo7's. A very good reference is www.milsurps.com. Once on the site go to "knowledge library", then "Canada", then pg 2 where you will see a very comprehensive article on a 1944 CNo7. Look at picture #5 for crown detail..you'll see that it a flat cut with chamfered OD/ID's.

For serial number references, these are the accepted ranges amongst collectors; 1944 0L1 to 0L7000
1945 0L6000 to 1L2000
1946 1L0500 to 2L0000
1953 No known serial #'s

The articles you referenced were taken from www.milsurps.com and mostly written by Canadian contributors.

Ron
 
rgg_7 said:
Look at picture #5 for crown detail..you'll see that it a flat cut with chamfered OD/ID's.
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In the 1944 photo you can also clearly see that the barrel has a .22 liner. My 1946 has the factory made .22 barrel. I believe that is where the difference is.

Thanks for the link to milsurps.com, I must find time to look it over more carefully.
 
Thanks to everyone for the help.

My local gunshop friend has looked the gun over and has kindly offered to take it to the next gunshow to sell it for me. I'm going to think it over for a day or two.
 
Polar_Hunter said:
Thanks to everyone for the help.

My local gunshop friend has looked the gun over and has kindly offered to take it to the next gunshow to sell it for me. I'm going to think it over for a day or two.
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I would not waste my time with a gun shop or a gun show. While you may have concerns over selling long-distance, your concerns could very well cost you hundreds of dollars. Put it up in the EE with the pics provided and ask $1000. If someone haggles, don't let it go for less than $800.
 
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