Any Thoughts ?

[Alan de Enfield]

This is listed at a forthcoming (UK) auction -any thoughts as to value, uniqueness etc ?

Lot No. 145 A 7.62mm Bolt action target rifle. Serial No.0005. Built on a Long Branch No.7 .22 MK1 action. Sights removed. Butt plate missing. Grade 2. Brl.27.5 ins

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[Thunderbox]

This is listed at a forthcoming (UK) auction -any thoughts as to value, uniqueness etc ?

Lot No. 145 A 7.62mm Bolt action target rifle. Serial No.0005. Built on a Long Branch No.7 .22 MK1 action. Sights removed. Butt plate missing. Grade 2. Brl.27.5 ins

To be honest, sounds like a typical lash-up based on a decent rifle that was probably scrapped due to a bulged barrel or similar.

UK auction value = sum of parts.

Restoration to No7 probably not worth the investment or hassle, unless you happen to have lusted after a No7 for years and years. I've got about ten rare model restorations in hand, and frankly they are simply not worth the effort - better to save the cash and wait for a complete original to come up.

[Alan de Enfield]

Agreed - I've got a BSA No7 so dont need a single shot No7.
As a 7.62 there are better conversions about

So, as a bit of a mongrel, probably better left alone.

[Peter Laidler]

Wise words there from Thunderbox and AdeE in my opinion!

[superbee]

What auction is this??
have a link?

[Alan de Enfield]

What auction is this??
have a link?

Scotarms

[Alan de Enfield]

Scotarms

Just received my paper copy of the catalogue and noticed a lot of changes, and many items ( I had 18 lots marked up that were of interest) have dissapeared.

The 7.62 No7 is no longer listed.

I note that the webiste catalogue is now in line with the paper copy

[bigduke6]

Just received my paper copy of the catalogue and noticed a lot of changes, and many items ( I had 18 lots marked up that were of interest) have dissapeared.

The 7.62 No7 is no longer listed.

I note that the webiste catalogue is now in line with the paper copy

Mike tends to source items in the auction and gives the nod to certain dealers etc that are looking for them, possible why its not listed and the other stuff has been removed.

[muffett.2008]

[QUOTE=Alan de Enfield;254812] Any Thoughts ?
Heaps, some nice/naughty, others....well?

[Simon P]

It was probaly listed in the December 2012 Sale.