1943 Longbranch value

[zh75]

Hi,

I'm looking at purchasing this longbranch lee enfield and was curious as to what you guys think would be acceptable to pay for it? Seller is asking for 725 shipped. Attached are photos

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Thanks!

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[Alan de Enfield]

Hi,

I'm looking at purchasing this longbranch lee enfield and was curious as to what you guys think would be acceptable to pay for it? Seller is asking for 725 shipped. Attached are photos

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Thanks!

It looks like a good one and the way prices are moving at the moment I'd suggest it is not expensive.
As I said in your other post - my knowledge is UK so not much help.

[zh75]

It looks like a good one and the way prices are moving at the moment I'd suggest it is not expensive.
As I said in your other post - my knowledge is UK so not much help.

Thanks Alan, I appreciate the help! I know enfield prices have been trending upwards in general including here in the US so i figured 725 for a matching one wasn't out of the realm of possibility.

Thanks!

[55recce]

Sounds like a reasonable price to me. Bear in mind the sling is wrong for the rifle and the sling swivel at the very front near the muzzle is not correct and should be removed.

[zh75]

Sounds like a reasonable price to me. Bear in mind the sling is wrong for the rifle and the sling swivel at the very front near the muzzle is not correct and should be removed.

I didn't know that but thank you! 2 things that are easy to correct....just for my sake, how do you know the sling isn't correct? I know the usual slings the brits used were tan, if im not wrong, as opposed to the green but other than that how do you know?

[husk]

I didn't know that but thank you! 2 things that are easy to correct....just for my sake, how do you know the sling isn't correct? I know the usual slings the brits used were tan, if im not wrong, as opposed to the green but other than that how do you know?

The sling is post -WWII US not British. Easily identified once you’ve been at this for a while. Nice Long Branch at a fair price.

[lawrence_n]

Being somewhat parochial in my outlook, given that I live not too far from the old arsenal lands where it was made, I'd grab it in a heartbeat. As is pointed out, the sling is incorrect as is the front sling swivel (no biggie!). On the big plus side, it's stocked in walnut not birch, which makes them more desirable hereabouts. The stock looks to be in excellent shape overall and if all the numbers match it would sell it up here for $1200 Cdn. in a heartbeat. If the butt stock is "L" marked (top near the butt plate), add another $50. If I had it, I'd buy the PH5C rear sight for it for actual range time and keep the original flip sight put by for originality.

[zh75]

Being somewhat parochial in my outlook, given that I live not too far from the old arsenal lands where it was made, I'd grab it in a heartbeat. As is pointed out, the sling is incorrect as is the front sling swivel (no biggie!). On the big plus side, it's stocked in walnut not birch, which makes them more desirable hereabouts. The stock looks to be in excellent shape overall and if all the numbers match it would sell it up here for $1200 Cdn. in a heartbeat. If the butt stock is "L" marked (top near the butt plate), add another $50. If I had it, I'd buy the PH5C rear sight for it for actual range time and keep the original flip sight put by for originality.

Wow thanks for the insight! Good to know it’s a good one in the eyes of people who know more than me about these rifles! Rifle is all matching according to the pictures and what the seller is saying. Went ahead and claimed it so I’m excited for it to arrive!

[capt14k]

It's near the top end, but if bolt is matching I would buy it. If bolt does not match it is too much. Can't tell from pics, but if I had to guess I would think the bolt is matching.

[zh75]

Picked up the Longbranch today- all I can say is wow, she’s a beauty. Everything matches with a 1 bolt head. Will post pics later if you guys want them.

Also, question about the cock on closing bolt since this is my first rifle using that system and first enfield. How much force should be realistically needed to finish the closing of the bolt? The bolt on this Longbranch is buttery smooth until the very last portion of the closing, I’m assuming that’s when the rifle is actually being cocked. Just wondering what would be considered abnormal for how much force is needed to finish the closing?