C No 7 22in MK! Long Branch 1946

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Hello, my father in law recently gave me this old military rifle. I thought at first it was a complete Bubba version 303 but I see they were produced for a training rifle. Does this thing hold any value at all, or would it be better to convert it to a wall hanger? I have absolutely no knowledge of military guns so please excuse my ignorance.
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In its original military configuration it would be quite valuable. As it is I'm sure there's some value there but not sure how much.
 
It probably has more value in parts. I’m not sure on its value, but I wouldn’t pay anything more than $250. To someone who has all the parts to restore it, it likely worth more.
 
Has the barrel been cut, or has the front sight base been removed?
If the barrel is intact, it would be very much worth restoring with correct Long Branch parts. Restored, it could bring $1000.
 
WarPipe said:
Hello, my father in law recently gave me this old military rifle. I thought at first it was a complete Bubba version 303 but I see they were produced for a training rifle. Does this thing hold any value at all, or would it be better to convert it to a wall hanger? I have absolutely no knowledge of military guns so please excuse my ignorance.
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Thank your dad
 
Not sure if the front sight is original or bubbafied by someone. The end of the barrell is slightly tapered as well. Here is a close up. Thanks for the replies guys.
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She's worth something as a complete receiver, but the barrel has been chopped and so has the stock cutting the value markedly. A functional, matching, and non-FUBAR'd No.7 is a $1,000+/- rifle.

The rear sight is unobtanium, and would also be worth a few dollars. If you want to get rid of it, price it as a complete receiver (with matching numbers, if applicable) and the correct rear sight.
 
Here is the sort of thing that could be done with it... I have a bitser No. 7 assembled on one of the unserialed spare receivers. Take your receiver and bolt and transfer all the other parts from my rifle. The resulting rifle will be a rebuild, a parts gun, but all the parts will be correct.

There was a chap who took a No. 7 barrel with a spoiled front end, and built up a .22 No. 5.
 
There is a magazine but its just a hollow core without spring or follower. I don't see any numbers on the body or bolt for that matter.The receiver is complete as well as the sights. I have shot it and it all works good. Its not a gun that'll I'll use, so does anyone have an idea of what the value may be or an offer to a good home. Thanks
 
I am sure it will sell in a few minutes, a reasonably good original will go for $1500. Or higher And with the wooden case $2000. And up, been looking for a good one at a fair price! I haven't seen any originals for less than the prices stated!
 
It is likely a piece together to begin with. Worth its price in parts or just a shooter to enjoy and teach the next generation.
 
I love enfield trainers. As the above guy mentioned a few things are wrong like tapered muzzle end. The magazine being an empty shell is normal - it's a single shot rifle and the magazine was used to catch empty brass.
 
No serial number on body or bolt definitely means not original and will not fetch the value of a genuine. Is barrel lined or was it an original CNo7 barrel? Some detailed pictures of the receiver and barrel just ahead of the receiver will tell the story.

Best to sell this as a parts rifle. You have an unmarked receiver, bolt and rear sight. Everything else has no value. Parts to restore are costly and barrel unobtainable...a good condition CNo7 barrel sells for $600 - 900 if you can find; a mag 125 -150 and a good walnut LB stock set 400 - 600.
 
rgg_7 said:
No serial number on body or bolt definitely means not original and will not fetch the value of a genuine. Is barrel lined or was it an original CNo7 barrel? Some detailed pictures of the receiver and barrel just ahead of the receiver will tell the story.

Best to sell this as a parts rifle. You have an unmarked receiver, bolt and rear sight. Everything else has no value. Parts to restore are costly and barrel unobtainable...a good condition CNo7 barrel sells for $600 - 900 if you can find; a mag 125 -150 and a good walnut LB stock set 400 - 600.
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*Yes a parts piece.
 
slug said:
I think that a $500 price isn't unreasonable if the bore is good. It could be restored nicely, but it would still be a labour of love.
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I think SLUG is pretty close on his $500. valuation . I have a Mint one with transit box that would be a good $1500. + . Once any collectable rifle
like this one is heavily modified the value drops like a stone , as well as who even wants it . It would be a good shooter in a single shot rifle if
military stuff is your thing . Restoration is another path for someone . Selling it in the $500. +/- is the easiest way.
 
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