No 4 Long Branch 22

[albayo]

I just got an interesting 1944, No 4 Mk I Long Branch in .22 it is in excellent condition, converted by Alfred J. Parker. The barrel is sleeved and the sights have full adjustments including the iris. The gun has all new Long Branch wood and metal. The mag is marked 22 with proper follower on the side and is in excellent condition. What is one of these worth in this condition?
It is a conversion by a credible company and the bore is in excellent condition. The sights list for $150 - $200 so they must be rare.
I am thinking about keeping it and adding it to my 22 trainer collection.

 

[BadgerDog]

I'd hang onto it in any .22 trainer collection....

Sounds like a really nice piece and I don't see too many of the 1944 LB's around.... a lot of 1945's marked C.No.7 Mk1, but not the original one's marked 1944 .22.

I have a bit of a serial number project going on these (with Stencollector). Can you email me the serial number on it?

Just my opinion, but it could be worth $800 - $1,000 depending upon condition and who's looking for this kind of piece in the current marketplace.

Congrats on a nice find... love to see pics...

Regards,
Badger

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[albayo]

No4 in .22 Cal

The receiver doesn't mention .22 so I am guessing it might be for private sale to shooting clubs after the war. I have had all three types of Long Branch receiver markings over the years. I have a new in the grease barreled action .22 Long Branch that I am going to build when I get around to it. I have everything I need to build it just need the ambition.
I haven't checked the head space yet and if it's not up to spec, I have extra heads to change it.

 

[BadgerDog]

Ahhh..... ok, I understand....

I thought it was perhaps marked like most other 1944 LB .22's I've seen, such as this one in our Milsurp Knowledge Library


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Regards,
Badger

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[tiriaq]

I would assume that it was lined to .22" in the UK for commercial sale. Does it have proofs indicating this? What rear sight is fitted?

 

[albayo]

No4 22

The sight is made by Alfred J. Parker, it hinges on the same pin as the No4 sight. The No7 hinge pin / windage knob won't fit the No4. The hole in the ears that the rear sight pivots on is larger on the left side, to accomodate the windage adjustment. The plunger on a No7 is alterd so the sight will lay flat when not in use.
The Alfred J. Parker sight is listed in a book by the title, "Old Gunsights", A Collector's Guide, 1850-1965. By Nick Stroebel. Listed under Miscellaneous Independent Makers, Page 137 lower left side of the page. The price on the sights range from $150 to $200 US.

I sent some pictures to Badger if he can show them I would appreciate it.

Al

 

[BadgerDog]

Here's the first 5 pics....

Regards,
Badger

 

[BadgerDog]

Here's the next 5 pics....

Regards,
Badger