Hello,
I have an almost mint, all matching 1942 Longbranch No4Mk1* rifle and was just wondering what the rifle is worth? The blueing is in exc shape and the stock still retains its original finish. The bore is extreamly shiney and clean, the nicest I have ever seen - 2 groove. The entire rifle is also C broad arrow marked, and has the MkIII flip up sight installed. I also have the 300/600 flip battle sight.
This rifle however, has some shallow cuts under the stock on the barell due to somebody trying to swap out the barell (I believe). I originally thought this would affect the safe firing of the rifle, however that is not the case, as I have fired about 300 rds through it safely (they are very shallow cuts). The rifle does however have a bedding issue, which im told is easily fixable. Originally when I first fired the rifle grouping was difficult, but the action literally shifted in the stock. After doing a temp fix of aluminm foil between the action and the stock, groupings tightened considerably - leading me to believe the issue is a bedding issue. I have since fired the rifle, and the groupings are still there, just not as tight. I believe my inability to properly bed the rifle has done this. Note, I have not permanently altered the rifle in any way, just toyed with trying tinfoil to tighten up the stock to a snug fit.
Here is the threat talking about my results
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=382837
The rifle has a tan sling and an unmatching but good fitting spike bayonet
Included with the rifle is the following
1. Lee .303 British Dies - great shape with everything, used twice.
2. 73 rounds of FN .303 boxer primed FMJ ammo (really nice stuff)
3. 144 rounds of mostly Canadian (some WW2 dated) surplus - all boxer primed
4. 10 rounds of really old roundnose .303. Headstamp DAC then C then II. No idea how old, but it does fire! Tested a few out.
5. 24 rounds of brand new CIL boxer primed .303 brass. Nice stuff, may need a tumble, but in good shape.
6. 76 rounds of once fired .303 boxer primed brass - mixed lot but all reloadable.
7. 50 rounds of twice fired .303 boxer primed brass - all in good shape, just checked, no wear or defects.
8. 1 WW2 blank, no idea where or how we got this, but its here!
9. .303 primer hand seater by Lyman.
So a total of 227 live, reloadable rounds, and 150 rounds of repressable .303 brass, with 1 blank! The Dies, hand primer press thing and rifle/sling/bayonet (bayonet unmatched).
Here are the pictures
Any idea what the whole package is worth? Any input VERY appreciated!
Thanks a lot
I have an almost mint, all matching 1942 Longbranch No4Mk1* rifle and was just wondering what the rifle is worth? The blueing is in exc shape and the stock still retains its original finish. The bore is extreamly shiney and clean, the nicest I have ever seen - 2 groove. The entire rifle is also C broad arrow marked, and has the MkIII flip up sight installed. I also have the 300/600 flip battle sight.
This rifle however, has some shallow cuts under the stock on the barell due to somebody trying to swap out the barell (I believe). I originally thought this would affect the safe firing of the rifle, however that is not the case, as I have fired about 300 rds through it safely (they are very shallow cuts). The rifle does however have a bedding issue, which im told is easily fixable. Originally when I first fired the rifle grouping was difficult, but the action literally shifted in the stock. After doing a temp fix of aluminm foil between the action and the stock, groupings tightened considerably - leading me to believe the issue is a bedding issue. I have since fired the rifle, and the groupings are still there, just not as tight. I believe my inability to properly bed the rifle has done this. Note, I have not permanently altered the rifle in any way, just toyed with trying tinfoil to tighten up the stock to a snug fit.
Here is the threat talking about my results
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=382837
The rifle has a tan sling and an unmatching but good fitting spike bayonet
Included with the rifle is the following
1. Lee .303 British Dies - great shape with everything, used twice.
2. 73 rounds of FN .303 boxer primed FMJ ammo (really nice stuff)
3. 144 rounds of mostly Canadian (some WW2 dated) surplus - all boxer primed
4. 10 rounds of really old roundnose .303. Headstamp DAC then C then II. No idea how old, but it does fire! Tested a few out.
5. 24 rounds of brand new CIL boxer primed .303 brass. Nice stuff, may need a tumble, but in good shape.
6. 76 rounds of once fired .303 boxer primed brass - mixed lot but all reloadable.
7. 50 rounds of twice fired .303 boxer primed brass - all in good shape, just checked, no wear or defects.
8. 1 WW2 blank, no idea where or how we got this, but its here!
9. .303 primer hand seater by Lyman.
So a total of 227 live, reloadable rounds, and 150 rounds of repressable .303 brass, with 1 blank! The Dies, hand primer press thing and rifle/sling/bayonet (bayonet unmatched).
Here are the pictures
Any idea what the whole package is worth? Any input VERY appreciated!
Thanks a lot
