Simpsons firearms auction Nov.17

[dts369]

Saturday Nov. 17 Simpson gun auction,there's a number of milsurp rifles + handguns. Simpson Auctions

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[stencollector]

An M1A1 paratrooper carbine, and an all matching LongBranch sniper. There should be a lot of money changing hands that day.

[Stevo]

Anyone going? I sure like the looks of the FTR LSA SMLE for a shooter.

[Karl]

An M1A1 paratrooper carbine, and an all matching LongBranch sniper. There should be a lot of money changing hands that day.

Anyone hear what these went for?

[superbee]

Hi,I think the LB sniper went for $3900.Correct me if I am wrong.

[stencollector]

Thats not a bad price if it's correct. I have seen a Canadian scope and bracket and can go on ebay for close to that. How complete was it and what condition was it in?

[Badger]

Here's some pics of the Long Branch sent by a friend....

From the description (if accurate) and what I can make out from the pics, it looks like a legit piece.

If it sold for $3,900, in my opinion that is an excellent price for a Long Branch sniper in what appears to be good condition, even if she is missing her scope can (bag) and transit chest

Remember, they only made:

Qty Mfg: ...................... 992 (Accepted Production from 1941-45 by Department of Munitions and Supply)
Note: .......................... 1141 (Calculated total mfg estimates as of Dec 31/1945 in Laidler/Skennerton publications)

Regards,
Badger

[stencollector]

Remember, they only made:

Qty Mfg: ...................... 992 (Accepted Production from 1941-45 by Department of Munitions and Supply)
Note: .......................... 1141 (Calculated total mfg estimates as of Dec 31/1945 in Laidler/Skennerton publications)

Regards,
Badger

Clive Law suggests a total of 1588 rifles were set up at Long Branch into snipers. But even at that number, they are about equal in numbers to the trials rifles set up into 4T configuration.

I talked to an ex-armourer who was at 202 WD tearing down Canadian Sniper rifles into parts back in the 60s. Makes them just a bit rarer.

[Sigismund]

I really should pay more attention to these auctions...

Anyoe know what the k98, item# 358 went for?

98K (byf45), 5sht, v.good cond., wleather sling, non-matched SN bolt, missing cleaning rod

Thanks

[Badger]

Clive Law suggests a total of 1588 rifles were set up at Long Branch into snipers. But even at that number, they are about equal in numbers to the trials rifles set up into 4T configuration.

I talked to an ex-armourer who was at 202 WD tearing down Canadian Sniper rifles into parts back in the 60s. Makes them just a bit rarer.

I copied those original numbers from Advisory Panel Member Lee Enfield's comments and update in using Law's book.

MKL entry for 1945 Enfield No.4 Mk1*(T) Long Branch Sniper Rifle (click here)

Should they be changed? Perhaps I'm being confused by how the two numbers were presented in his analysis and comments, as I see both number sets there? Maybe send Lee Enfield a PM and let me know what you guys think?

Thanks ...

Regards,
Badger