7.62mm DCRA LE No4 conversion thread

[Tatlock]

Having just joined the site recently, it's taken me awhile to get through the 85 pages to this point.
I have #1810, a 1943 Long Branch No.4 MkI in 7.62. My father gave it to me before he passed away a few years ago and I didn't know much of the history before reading this thread. It's been a great source of information.

 

[I Dont Care About You]

There are / were two of these rifles listed on ####### as of mid Sep 2022. Both priced at $1500.

 

[superbee]

#1890 1950 LB at switzers auction.

https://bid.switzersauction.com/LEE...-C-NO4-MKI-DCRA-MATCH-CALIBER-7-62N_i46478843

 

[Tatlock]

#1890 sold this weekend at Switzers for $3,400, + 15% BP, + 13% HST!

 

[55recce]

So that's around $4400...wow......

 

[superbee]

This was the sleeper of the auction.
A factory built match rifle with all the correct markings and still in original 303 cal. Rarely comes up for sale, as most were later converted to7.62 like the above 1950.

https://bid.switzersauction.com/LEE...4-MKI-MILITARY-MATCH-CALIBER-303-BR_i46478847

 

[Shooting Centre]

We have DCRA #1953 for $2499 on consignment. Its in great shape. It is a Long Branch gun.

 

[woodchopper]

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/2320665-1943-Long-Branch-DCRA-7-62-conversion

#1810, it's recorded on the page 1 list but is in the EE today

 

[jimmerp]

I have the uncut barrel for 1661. I have tried reaching out to listed user lakesideinn to no avail.

 

[superbee]

#1806 at switzers

https://bid.switzersauction.com/7-10-LEE-ENFIELD-MODEL-NO-4-MKI-TARGET-CALIBER-7-62-N_i47047381

 

[Airborn_69]

#1806 at switzers

https://bid.switzersauction.com/7-10-LEE-ENFIELD-MODEL-NO-4-MKI-TARGET-CALIBER-7-62-N_i47047381

Saw it, looks real nice!

 

[azelyk]

For anyone shooting factory ammo, what ammo is recommended?

 

[superbee]

#1604 1943 LB with sterling mag at collectors source.

https://collectorssource.ca/lee-enfield-no-4-mk-1-rifle-cal-7-62mm-conversion.html

 

[superbee]

#626 at switzers auction

https://www.icollector.com/LEE-ENFIELD-LONG-BRANCH-MODEL-NO4-MKI-DCRA-CALIBER-7-62-N_i47716171

 

[RRCo.]

No. 1311 with a 4 added in front of the conversion number at some point? 1944 LB with "41311" on butt socket added to the usual serial locations.

Bolt from No. 688(?) fitted, probably originally on a Mk.2 rifle from the round bolt knob.

SMLE trigger fitted.

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/2346203-enfield-DCRA-7-62

 

[Beater]

No. 1311 with a 4 added in front of the conversion number at some point? 1944 LB with "41311" on butt socket added to the usual serial locations.

Bolt from No. 688(?) fitted, probably originally on a Mk.2 rifle from the round bolt knob.

SMLE trigger fitted.

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/2346203-enfield-DCRA-7-62

this one is mine.

 

[jimmerp]

# 357 converted to one piece stock in the 1980’s. It wore an envoy barrel as well during this time period.Currently in active 22 Fclass competition with a no7bolthead, benchmark match barrel and aluminum tube stock. Its a long branch

 

[RRCo.]

# 1012(?), 1956 91L---- Long Branch on #######.

 

[Ian Robertson]

Guess what I did! A few years ago I had the opertunity to buy a very slightly used #4 DCRA action. I had a #4 7.62 barrel, in the white, unfired. With it I put an unfired, all new parts (except the action) rifle together. I am fighting the urge to shoot it! I will check it's serial and post it here.

 

[55recce]

why would you fight the urge? Rifles are made to be shot....