Where Have All The CNo7 Barrels Gone?

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I've been contacted by a number of folks recently looking for barrels for the CNo7. I've got none and just wondering what others are experiencing.

I can understand the desireability of the CNo7. Any of us that were in Cadets or associated with the military spent many memorable hours on the range with one of these. It's a trip down memory lane to shoot one too. Many are trying to buy however come up empty handed and as a result are putting one together.

Been told there are barrels out there. I've call all the usual suppliers...their response is "haven't got one in stock" to "I could sell everyone I had". I been told, if you run into one, it will cost $400.00 to 600.00. Anyboduy else have this experience.

What are the options? Have something turned? Liner in a 303 barrel?

I'd like to avoid the later however the liner is looking more probable. If you know of a barrel, pls let me know via PM.

Your thoughts?

Ron
 
most c no 7's are being turned into drill rifles for the cadets along with no4's sad i know we do about 10 a day at the shop here in gagetown. the cf pays 15 dollars a barrel. and yes the barrels are still in the system.
 
granite said:
I saw a friend of mine (who will soon be commenting in the thread) between trips to the sand box get one at a show for $40 or $50 a year ago ;).
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I have managed to scavenge up 2 or 3, but they do not show up by the dozen these days, that's for sure.

There may be some barrels in the CF pushed to second line units that are R&Oing Enfields, but there are no barrels remaining in the depots. That $15 price that angry soldier mentions was most likely the 1950s price.

Wasn't that many years ago that I would have killed to find Cno7 receivers. Now it's the barrels that are the challenge.
 
We have used an origional .303 barrel as a bushing and threaded a .22 barrel into in the same length as the c no 7 barrel would be. Externally you can't tell the difference unless you take off the handguards.

Scott
 
A new barrel is an option. A .303 shank can be used, if the replacement barrel is too small in diameter to be threaded. If an existing .22 barrel is going to be reused, it can be hard to find one long enough. A shorter barrel can be used, with an extension sleeve on the muzzle to give the required length.
A .303 barrel certainly can be sleeved. A breech insert will have to be fitted, and then reamed out along with the .303 bore in preparation for sleeving.
As mentionned, because of the full stock and handguards, barrel contour is irrelevant for a shooter.
Lots of No. 7 receivers out there, as well as lots of useful donor bubba'd .303 rifles. A .22 No. 5 lookalike would be fun.
 
Saw a No7 barrel recently. It had been cut and rechambered to 225 Winch and put on a defaced MkII Martini Metford which had 14 holes drilled in the receiver. Two good collectors pieces destroyed. Owner was so proud.
 
well on the din the c no 7 barrel is valued at 15 dollars and that was as of dec 2009. in reality in the civie world im not sure what they are worth, but i may have one once i unpack my new house, and so you know they are still being shot.. cno 7's.
 
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