1942 long branch DP rifle with a few oddities

[browningautorifle]

. None of the Lee Enfields I've had looked like that.

I have seen several to say the least...

They were made by rolling the rifling in a lengths, and shrinking the nocks form on

So THAT'S what they are...! I HAVE seen them around here.

If anyone in Canada finds an A&P fabricated barrel, please let me know so that I can at least offer to purchase it...

Now I'll keep watch, if found I'll grab it for you...it SHOULD be cheap enough. You'll want a full length barrel, not sporter?

if they needed to make a D.P. to make up the numbers, to choose one with that unacceptable barrel.

I would think they just did in the whole thing rather than change a barrel after the rifles were in such great numbers. Waste of manpower.

[englishman_ca]

Sportered in the UK in the 1960s. There were different grades of customisation and finish with barrels marked "Sussex', "Essex", "Surrey".

I do not know what company did this, some say Parker Hale, but I doubt it.

DP is the kiss of death for a shooter. Restore it back to a proper DP and clip the striker pin.

[Strangely Brown]

Sportered in the UK in the 1960s. There were different grades of customisation and finish with barrels marked "Sussex', "Essex", "Surrey".

I do not know what company did this, some say Parker Hale, but I doubt it.

Weren't these done in Canada?

[englishman_ca]

They might well have been modified in Canada, I cannot provide any documented evidence either way. They are quite common here in Ontario.

I do note that they have Birmingham Commercial Proofs with a 1960s date code, which suggests to me that they were sold through the British Gun Trade. They appear to be refurbished as sporters and then proofed afterwards.

No need for commercial re-proofing for the Canadian market.

[tiriaq]

Globe Firearms in Vanier (Ottawa) sported various service rifles, including Lee Enfields.
They are famous for their Finn captured SVTs rebarrelled to .303 using SMLE barrels. Went past their building once, and in the yard was a large stack of arms chests, and a good sized pile of SVT muzzle ends. Finn SVTs and new replacement SMLE barrels are worth a lot more nowadays than Globe 555 sporters...
I've never seen an A&P barrel - that I know of. Would certainly like to inspect one. I have seen a lot of No. 4 barrels with machining rings/steps left from contouring operations.

[browningautorifle]

No need for commercial re-proofing for the Canadian market.

That's right.

I have seen a lot of No. 4 barrels with machining rings/steps left from contouring operations.

That's what I was thinking this one was. I've seen a good number, not rare at all...

[militaria1981]

Thanks for all of the expertise guys , it has been much appreciated , i plan to get a stock set for this rifle and make it a wall hanger. such a shame because the bore is nearly perfect, i don't think i've seen a better 2 groove barrel in my life. on the plus side the box of winchester ammo that the rifle came with will run just fine in my 43 long branch or my BSA No 5 that are not DP's

[harry mac]

Relegating this to wall hanger is being over cautious. I've got every faith in what Peter says about it being DP-ed for obsolete parts, rather than a fault;and, it's passed proof. Good to go in my book.

[Surpmil]

And I thought it was going to be because the bolt is a re-used replacement of perhaps questionable fitting. The traces of the original LB number can be seen under the "1001" on the bolt handle.