C no 7 info

can14 said:
I got a mint no7 in the box with all the stuff
Belonged to a shooter who had two, never used either one
Have all the parts to build one somewhere, but I got the boxed one and didn't bother
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Ditto. Mine has the tag on the end of the box that shows it was put into long term preservation in 1948 along with the tag from Longbranch. They used the tags from the no4 rifles and stamped over the model number for the 22.
 
Man o’ man. I wish I could afford a No. 7. Heck, even a parts gun would be nice. I basically learned the marksmanship principles on a No. 7 in the indoor range of the local armoury in Army Cadets. Those were the days.
 
I have had a number of No7s over the years finally found a mint No7 not a rebuild.
I also have a new barreled action that I havent completed its been on my shelf for about 30+ years just need the wood suitable for it.
 
I’m looking for a 2nd one, Stencollector do you have another one for sale. The one you sold me is getting lonely LOL

My plan is to instal a P&H 5A and Anshutz type front sight, just like the old days in cadets.
 
A PH5A requires a hole to be drilled and tapped on the butt socket - us a PH5C which install directly without alteration.
 
Needs some pictures ...

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CODfan - I know nothing about C No.7 - so just comparing picture of your rifle to the pictures above in Post #10 - appears to be different stampings on left side of receiver, no "22" that I can read on left side of magazine. But paperwork display showing as if that is also a C No. 7 rifle - so was there some variation among the originals??
 
There are different receiver markings. First ones only had .22" and 1944. The No. 7 markings came later.
 
In a way, putting one together from parts as a project is not unlike putting a Garand together. The receiver is the easy part. After that, it becomes increasingly expensive and difficult to find the bits and pieces.
Ideally, a fine LB dark walnut stock set is desirable. Real barrels are rare. A .303 barrel lined to .22 is a viable option. A complete set of rear sight parts can take a bit of searching. A .22 marked magazine can be had; somewhat pricier than a .303 one. Most parts are the same as No. 4 parts, with the exception of those required for .22. If a .22 bolt head can't be had, a .303 can be altered.
 
tiriaq said:
In a way, putting one together from parts as a project is not unlike putting a Garand together. The receiver is the easy part. After that, it becomes increasingly expensive and difficult to find the bits and pieces.
Ideally, a fine LB dark walnut stock set is desirable. Real barrels are rare. A .303 barrel lined to .22 is a viable option. A complete set of rear sight parts can take a bit of searching. A .22 marked magazine can be had; somewhat pricier than a .303 one. Most parts are the same as No. 4 parts, with the exception of those required for .22. If a .22 bolt head can't be had, a .303 can be altered.
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I've got the bits and pieces to put one together, need a barrel.

It's getting difficult to find uncut No4 barrels, even pooched ones to reline.
 
I think I used the last one that I had with a poor bore for the No. 7 project I posted here a while back.
There is a NOS BSA, but that one isn't for lining... I'll have a look, but I am not optimistic.
 
tiriaq said:
I think I used the last one that I had with a poor bore for the No. 7 project I posted here a while back.
There is a NOS BSA, but that one isn't for lining... I'll have a look, but I am not optimistic.
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I believe you already did that for me a few months back.

I'm going to the Chilliwack two day show April 19-20. There are a couple of guys there that in the past have had all sorts of bits and pieces, including barrels.
 
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