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I noticed at recent gunshows here in southern Ontario that CNo7's with transit chest and cleaning rod going for $1800. This was a very good clean example on a 1946 receiver. Thought the price was high however when I went back an hour later it was "SOLD" at the asking price. Saw a second one the following week and it was not as nice however went for same money. Looks like prices are escalating like NoT's did awhile back.

What are other folks seeing in their areas?

Parts are also going the same way......haven't seen a barrel since I sold my last one a couple years ago. Sights...same thing. See Marstar sold out of the harder to get parts.

Ron
 
Was it an original or an assembled one made up of surplus parts?

I sold a similar example last year at Calgary for $1100. It was a put-together, but done right. It included the transit chest, the cleaning rod and attachments, and a couple of targets thrown in for good measure.

With run of the mill LB no4s passing the $500 mark, the Cno7s were overdue for a price increase. Consider that Long Branch made what? 960,000 no4s, and only 20,000 or so Cno7s, so the Cno7 should be priced higher. Very few Cno7s were released from the Cdn military, and it is unlikely that any more will. Then add to the equation that the Cno7 was the rifle that so many of us learned to shoot as kids. We are now at that age where we have some spare change in our lives, and want some of those things that were important to us as youth.

Barrels have been the main obstacle for me to assemble any more of these rifles.
 
Both CNo7 were original;corrected serial numbers.

I've seen a handful of assembled CNo7 in the $1100 to 1500 range. Generally no transit chest and definitely no cleaning rod or accessories. Haven't seen any cleaning rods lately...last one on eBay went for an astronomical price. Would buy an available barrels that are out there as I've got the rest of the parts to assemble a couple good examples.

Ron
 
I have an in the grease Cno7, in it's numbered chest with SAL tag and all accessories. Another tag indicates it was put into long term preservation in 1948 (IIRC). I would not sell it for $1800. I have only seen two others in the last 15 years and it may be another 15 before I see one again.
 
"...going for $1800..." The Socialist F**ks told the CF to chop all of 'em, long ago. Nothing new Lee-Enfield related made since the mid 50's. Supply and demand. Ditto for all milsurps and their parts.
 
What about the "Long Branch .22""?

1944 production, before the C No. 7 designation.

Have one here, a put-together done about 45 years ago, has close to 50 rounds through it now. PH sights. Shoots nice.
 
smellie said:
What about the "Long Branch .22""?

1944 production, before the C No. 7 designation.
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Brings up a good question. The simple .22" marking was applied into early 1945. Did the Cno7 model name come into play in 45, or was it always known to the DND as a Cno7 (or No7)?
I have a fair mix of different markings on the 1944 receivers, where they tried to upgrade the marking either by stamping or engraving.
 
gunsdora said:
Would this cleaning rod be for the C no 7 .22 cal. It was in with a Lee Enfield & some ammo on a trade. It is to small for the 303 but fits nice in a 22 barrel. It is 39'' long & there is a stamp on the wood handle ???

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I'd say you have a keeper there!

Handle shows a /C\ broad arrow.
 
I sold a no 7 barrel when i first came to this site, never again will i offer anything like that again. Sold it to the first "i'll take it" Then the nasty messages from the guys who dident get to buy it.
 
Wow not good. Sorry to hear about the whiners. Always some of them hanging out. Would be nice to know who the Dr Jeckel/Mr Hyde is/are for future reference
 
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