7.62mm DCRA LE No4 conversion thread
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https://www.###########/firearms/rifles/city-toronto/dcra-308-lee-enfield-no4-mk1-long-branch
5311 stamped on left receiver wall, but not a conversion number; that can't be made seen in the photos. Light coloured full wood and tunnel foresight mounted on dovetail screwed to muzzle.
5311 stamped on left receiver wall, but not a conversion number; that can't be made seen in the photos. Light coloured full wood and tunnel foresight mounted on dovetail screwed to muzzle.
Updated and thanks!
#'s 1590 , 640, and 1194. at switzers auction
https://www.icollector.com/LEE-ENFIELD-LONG-BRANCH-Model-CNO4-MKI-DCRA-Caliber-7-62N_i52989019
https://www.icollector.com/LEE-ENFIELD-LONG-BRANCH-Model-CNO4-MKI-DCRA-Caliber-7-62N_i52989039
https://www.icollector.com/LEE-ENFIELD-LONG-BRANCH-Model-NO4-MKI-DCRA-Caliber-7-62N_i52989102
https://www.icollector.com/LEE-ENFIELD-LONG-BRANCH-Model-CNO4-MKI-DCRA-Caliber-7-62N_i52989019
https://www.icollector.com/LEE-ENFIELD-LONG-BRANCH-Model-CNO4-MKI-DCRA-Caliber-7-62N_i52989039
https://www.icollector.com/LEE-ENFIELD-LONG-BRANCH-Model-NO4-MKI-DCRA-Caliber-7-62N_i52989102
- Location
- Richmond, BC, CANADA
DCRA # 1462 on Gunbroker in USA. Seller is "PencilEraser" in Houston, TX, His asking starting biid is USD $1,800 (no bids as of 2024-06-02) and Buy It Now asking price of USD $3,000.* Based upon a Stevens-Savage No. 4 Mk. I* s/n 95C5235 (no date but likelt late 1943 or rearly 1944). Dowel fitted above trigger. Mk. 2 trigger modification presumably as there is a bolt through fore-end above trigger (ei.e. trigger now attasched to body rather that trigger guard.
The good news: Comes with a Parker-Hale PH-5C rear sight and is fitted with a Sterling 10-rd magazine for 7.62.
The bad news is that a civilian drilled the rifle for sniper scope pads. Rear pad is removable if one want to fit the P-H 5C sight. Reproduction scope bracket (Chinese?) for No. 32 scope and Japanese civilian HOWA 10X adjustable scope. No cheekrest but added holes are there on top of the butt. .
NOTE: This rifle was NOT an original sniper.
https://www.gunbroker.com/Item/1052583779
Ending Time
6/15/2024 9:00 PM but if does not sell he would likely relist on Gunbroker as others do.
* If it costs US $3,000 by the time you get it home in Canada it would likely cost about CAD $6,000.
The good news: Comes with a Parker-Hale PH-5C rear sight and is fitted with a Sterling 10-rd magazine for 7.62.
The bad news is that a civilian drilled the rifle for sniper scope pads. Rear pad is removable if one want to fit the P-H 5C sight. Reproduction scope bracket (Chinese?) for No. 32 scope and Japanese civilian HOWA 10X adjustable scope. No cheekrest but added holes are there on top of the butt. .
NOTE: This rifle was NOT an original sniper.
https://www.gunbroker.com/Item/1052583779
Ending Time
6/15/2024 9:00 PM but if does not sell he would likely relist on Gunbroker as others do.
* If it costs US $3,000 by the time you get it home in Canada it would likely cost about CAD $6,000.
#625 /Long Branch' 44 - w/PH5A, belonged to past DCRA pres LCol J.T. Steele-Guelph
I copied and pasted this from the original post.
I am the present caretaker of this particular rifle.
It was custom fitted at CAL with a No1 XL buttstock, with a brass information disc, stamped with his name and location.
It also has a Stirling magazine fitted.
How much do these usually go for and how frequently do they pop up?, I love my number 4 but .303 prices really suck the fun out of it. Do they all have the stock cut up or do some of them have still have full wood, as I think that I saw one a few months back on ####### that was in 7.62 with full wood and a 10 round mag, although I don’t know if it was a bubba job.
Some of the prices on these lovely rifles depends on the history of the rifle in private hands, such as who commissioned the build, who it belonged to afterwards, which matches it won, etc.
For most shooters, not interested in the nostalgic aspect, the next factor as to what a fair price is for these rifles is "condition"
The first condition which should be taken into account is the condition of the throat/leade.
Some of these old girls are veterans of many practice shoots and matches.
Many have seen thousands of shots down the bores with both military issue type ammo and handloads.
So, if you're a shooter only, then look closely at the throat/leade/bore. If it's worn beyond use, which many of them are, pass.
Condition of furniture. Some of these rifles look very good, even though their barrels are shot out, many have had their barrels replaced, sometimes quite often, depending on the owner's needs.
Next, make sure the match sights are complete and working. Parts can be unobtanium.
These rifles in working, matching numbers, condition, VG to EXC bores start around $1200, depending on the economic conditions of the area.
Most folks aren't interested in anything with iron sights these days, no matter how good they are, and other than wanting to fondle them at gunshows, out of curiosity, they don't have a large niche.
That being said, there aren't a lot of them out there in the original CAL factory condition. When you find one, it may be different from the last one you saw, but that doesn't mean it's not original. These rifles could be custom ordered with several options, which didn't disqualify their use for DCRA sanctioned matches.
I've seen "modified by bubba" DCRA CAL built rifles which have had their stocks cut back, drilled and tapped for scopes, etc.
So, for complete, original rifles, anywhere from $800 to $2000 depending on the above factors.
For bubba examples, whatever the market will bear.
For most shooters, not interested in the nostalgic aspect, the next factor as to what a fair price is for these rifles is "condition"
The first condition which should be taken into account is the condition of the throat/leade.
Some of these old girls are veterans of many practice shoots and matches.
Many have seen thousands of shots down the bores with both military issue type ammo and handloads.
So, if you're a shooter only, then look closely at the throat/leade/bore. If it's worn beyond use, which many of them are, pass.
Condition of furniture. Some of these rifles look very good, even though their barrels are shot out, many have had their barrels replaced, sometimes quite often, depending on the owner's needs.
Next, make sure the match sights are complete and working. Parts can be unobtanium.
These rifles in working, matching numbers, condition, VG to EXC bores start around $1200, depending on the economic conditions of the area.
Most folks aren't interested in anything with iron sights these days, no matter how good they are, and other than wanting to fondle them at gunshows, out of curiosity, they don't have a large niche.
That being said, there aren't a lot of them out there in the original CAL factory condition. When you find one, it may be different from the last one you saw, but that doesn't mean it's not original. These rifles could be custom ordered with several options, which didn't disqualify their use for DCRA sanctioned matches.
I've seen "modified by bubba" DCRA CAL built rifles which have had their stocks cut back, drilled and tapped for scopes, etc.
So, for complete, original rifles, anywhere from $800 to $2000 depending on the above factors.
For bubba examples, whatever the market will bear.
It varies a lot. These were target rifles, and very often were modified later in life to improve accuracy. New barrels, new stocks etc. Keep in mind they were meant as single shot rifles, however they are often found fitted with 7.62 magazines. A 7.62 Enfield magazine on it's own can go for up to $500.
