Help with Enfield Identification

What the f*ck is wrong with you?

Putting an ATI stock on a rifle to preserve the original wood is one thing. Putting an ATI stick on it as a replacement for already sported wood is another. But honestly saying that you would basterdize it even if it makes it worthless is just plain ignorant.
milspek said:
Huh, interesting situation. I was hoping this would be a common rifle for practical reasons. Know I've got a family pass down that may be worth a lot of money, and possibly won't get used much, however I still may bastardize it. Here's my logic, if its worth the money, I won't ever sell it since it's been in the family so long, meaning I shouldn't feel bad about doing what I want with it since it will never get sold, and if it becomes worthless because of what I do to it, so be it, it's still going to stay in the family anyways.

What to do, what to do.
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Vimy Ridge said:
My thoughts:


I'm guessing your dad was referring to the NP stamp in your picture, meaning Nitro Proofed (not MP as in RCMP). Unless the handguard was removed for the photos this rifle could already be sporterized.

If you would be willing to get shots of the entire rifle it may give folks a better idea of what the situation is. It may be restorable, and it's much more satisfying than bubbaing a rifle could ever be.

If it is even in restorable condition, much less in it's original state, I highly suggest you only replace and add components that don't permanently alter the rifle. Things like synthetic stocks and no-gunsmithing scope mounts can easily be changed back. However, if you alter the rifle permanently, it can not be undone and you may one day regret it, or maybe your great-grandson will be the one cursing you. ;)

This is what your rifle should look like:

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From what I can remember the rifle my dad has doesn't look like that one in the photo. The wood stock on my Dad's doesn't go all the way to the end, if i remember right there is about 10inchs of the barrel is exposed at the end.
 
From what I can see it's a sporter only question now is if the barrel was cut and bayonet lugs removed.

Still a 1945 LongBranch and it looks in ok shape, worth restoring. I'm certain that I can find a sporter to trade for it.
 
Recce21 said:
What the f*ck is wrong with you?

Putting an ATI stock on a rifle to preserve the original wood is one thing. Putting an ATI stick on it as a replacement for already sported wood is another. But honestly saying that you would basterdize it even if it makes it worthless is just plain ignorant.
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Know I'm going to burn it, just out of spite :stirthepot2:

Anyways, I don't even have the gun in my possession yet. At least I'm inquiring about the history and not just doing what I want with it, that's not ignorant. If it's a valuable piece of history, so be it, Dad can keep it.
 
Your comments are foolish as well as ignorant.

Have a little respect. You're a noob and are being a smartass to a bunch of experienced fellows that are sincerely interested in the rifle and have taken a little time to try to educate you and help you out. Don't come around here and shoot your lips off about damaging a nice old rifle because you think you're funny.
 
Calm down, I have no intent on damaging this rifle. I do however still intend adding a synthetic stock if it's just a common longbranch. If thats the case, It'll end up looking like this.
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I just puked in my mouth a little bit.

You're in the wrong Forum. You might as well cut to the chase; buy yourself one of the plentiful SR-22's that all the other posers own and throw a bunch of rails and other tactical bull#### on it and hang out in the Rimfire Forum.
 
Alright guys, it's his rifle and like it or not, he can decide what he wants to do with it. We've provided guidance, he can choose whether or not to follow it. milspek, you could easily swap parts to have a similar gun to the synthetic one shown above without permanently altering the gun. In that case, I say go for it. :)
 
Vimy Ridge said:
Alright guys, it's his rifle and like it or not, he can decide what he wants to do with it. We've provided guidance, he can choose whether or not to follow it. milspek, you could easily swap parts to have a similar gun to the synthetic one shown above without permanently altering the gun. In that case, I say go for it. :)
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That's the plan, unless it turns out to be some rare rifle, then it won't be touched.
 
Actually, the rifle in the picture has a synth stock and a non drill scope mount (SK?), the bipod is mounted to the stock and the sling is just a sling. There's nothing there that can't be undone in about half an hour. If the OP intends to do that, it shouldn't ruffle any feathers. I'd rather see an Enfield like that at the range, or in the field than a pristine one in a safe.

My $0.02
 
Keeping in mind that these were all $40 rifle's at one time. We all know what they are valued now. Longbranch is a little more pricey as it is. What will this
'regular Longbranch" be worth in another few yrs? A sporter is still worth a sporter price. Put a no smithing mount on it and scope. Simple and no stock switch required.
 
The NP stamp is for Nitro Proof part of the London commercial proof stamp. Not RCMP which used a fused MP stamp on the left of the charger guide.
 
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