Lack of markings on my new to me .303

[slug1977]

So I picked up another .303. This one is a 1943 long branch sporter. When I got it home I did a detail exam. It has almost no markings. It is stamped Long Branch 1943 on the left side of the receiver. The only other markings is " model 20" on the barrel almost half way down towards the muzzle. This rifle is in very good shape and very clean. It is a well done, professional sporterization with wood monte carlo stock. What did I buy? Possibly a parker hale sporter? What is the going price of these if that is what I have?

 

[Rick]

Essentially you have a Long Branch action and magazine and everything else is the product of some unknown gunsmith. You might have the advantage of a great barrel and chamber that doesn't need knowledgeable attention while reloading.

It's value in the Bubba Lee Enfield market is... I don't know... maybe $200 - $250 as a slightly heavy hunting rifle?

I'm guessing as I don't pay attention to that market, but I would think those prices are close.

 

[FoymountFarm]

Globe Firearms (Globco) out of Ottawa made, in the '50's/'60's I believe, a Long Branch based No4 Mk1* sporter, Model number 201. The model number and the Globe Firearms/Globco name was marked on the top of the barrel. They left the LB marks on the receiver left side and scrubbed all other marks off pretty good. They were often drilled and tapped for the Weaver TO-1 scope base. In top condition and with the Monte Carlo stock set they can sell in the +/-$350 range. I can't tell condition from your pictures.