C No 7 rifle scope mount

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I have decided to affix a scope to my Lee Enfield C No 7 .22 rifle. During investigations into a mount for this rifle I have been assured that the 3 companies’ products noted below will fit without any Drilling & Tapping work.

https://addleyprecision.com/product/le45jc/
https://www.badacetactical.com/products/lee-enfield-no-drill-scope-mount
http://www.scopemounts.com/index.html?main.html

Would any CGN’er care to offer their experience with using any/all of these mounts?

I am not worried about the Safety Lever on my rifle. At the controlled ranges where I shoot, there is no need for engaging a Safety (being a single-shot, I merely open the bolt, eject the round and insert the ECI if I need to put the rifle down or leave it on the bench). This rifle will NOT be carried around (e.g. for hunting, plinking) with a live round in the chamber.

PM me if you have any experience at mounting a scope base on your C No 7 rifle.
Bob
 

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Any of the no-gunsmithing mounts will work. Addley is made in Canada.

Drilling a good condition CNo7 will make the unicorns cry.
 
If the mount uses the rear sight holes, stop to consider - removing the rear sight is more complicated than removing the No. 4 rear sight. The holes may not be the same.
 
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Actually, when I was out walking the dogs, I remembered something. People who drill holes in Lee Enfields are the reason why unicorns are extinct. Think about that if you believe in collective guilt.
 
As these rifle are now extremely valuable and your's seems to be a very good example have you considered other options for a scoped 22 rifle? You may cost yourself more by modifying this rifle than by buying something new or used
 
55recce: I am appreciative of the value of this rifle in it's original state/configuration. That is why I didn't want to muck it up by adding better aperture sights to it (globe front sight with PH rear sight). However, if I could get a scope mounted without losing the ability to restore the rifle to its original condition, then this would be a win-win for me.
 
55recce said:
As these rifle are now extremely valuable and your's seems to be a very good example have you considered other options for a scoped 22 rifle? You may cost yourself more by modifying this rifle than by buying something new or used
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I'm super reluctant to suggest what someone should/shouldn't do with their own property...but Enfield Trainers are genuinely "bucket list" guns for me, and ^ crossed my mind too. Any dings/holes/scratches that might result in that Enfield depreciating ought to be carefully considered. I took 55recce's comments to mean that the gun could easily depreciate by more than what a Savage/Marlin 22 might cost to buy...already grooved or drilled for scope bases.

Mostly, I'm jealous of the OP's rifle. As in, very jealous. :)
 
Do you have any metal working ability ? If so I can post some pictures or pm . One that I made. It attaches where the ejector screw is. No need to remove the rear sight.
 
I am a great believer in shooting all Milsurp rifles not just keeping in a closet but keeping them original is paramount especially if rare and in very good condition. Having said that I have used the S&K no gunsmith mount on a couple of Lee Enfields and it seems to work quite well other than being a little high for a good cheek weld.
 
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55recce: I am appreciative of the value of this rifle in it's original state/configuration. That is why I didn't want to muck it up by adding better aperture sights to it (globe front sight with PH rear sight). However, if I could get a scope mounted without losing the ability to restore the rifle to its original condition, then this would be a win-win for me.
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Hi Lakers, the screws from the mounts that clamp on to the charger bridge leave marks in the steel. A big no-no on a C No.7, in my opinion. The models that use the ejector screw hole and the rear sight hinge pin hole is less intrusive. However, windage screw must be removed very carefully, especially that little lock pin. Proceed with care.
 
the big problem with mounting a top mount scope base on the No7. The pin through the windage knob. there so small and never come out nicely.
 
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