Experimental Laminated Lee Enfields from Long Branch

**victor00785040** · 12-06-2013 06:55 AM

Want to know how much will I be looking for?

Information

Warning: This is a relatively older thread
This discussion is older than 360 days. Some information contained in it may no longer be current.

**Highly Recommended** · 12-06-2013 06:55 AM

A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered. Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping. In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail. I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!). CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping.

Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles.

Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons

Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components.

Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear.

Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.

**CODFan** · 12-06-2013 07:14 AM

Noticed one just sold for $2,800+ Taxes recently.

A DCRA rifle minus PH Sight.

**rgg_7** · 12-06-2013 07:36 AM

There were 3 at Sadler's Auction this year. All went for approx $2700 + 15% Buyers Premium + 13% Tax. These were laminate stocked Enfields (one CNo7, one 303 LB and a 7.62 DCRA). Laminate stock sets were strictly a DCRA initiative from the 1960's. Approx 2000 sets produced. You see the random piece for sale. Ron

**Badger** · 12-06-2013 08:18 AM

Type in the milsurps search box the phrase laminated enfield....

There a lot of old threads and pics on the topic which you might find interesting for your research purposes..

Regards,
Doug

**superbee** · 12-06-2013 09:31 PM

From my research,less than 150 sets were probably made.The highest # I seen was #126.
Most were sold off to the DCRA,late 1950's early 1960,s.Got this info from an elderly gentleman who bought several sets.I heard from another source that 50 sets went to the USA icon

in the early 70's.
I have been collecting for 30 years,I seen less than a dozen in that time.
I have 4 examples.
A wide horizontal,about 1/2 inch laminates
A wide vertical,about 3/8 inch laminates
and 2 thin vertical laminates,one 1/16 and one 3/16
They are all Canadian icon

arsenal marked.Small A inside a C

It seems the lower #,s were thick laninates.#14,19,24,25
Higher #,s were thin vertical #106,108,125,126

**victor00785040** · 12-06-2013 11:21 PM

Thanks for all the comment. The reason I ask because I just pay 2800+tax from collector source. Just want to make sure does worth what I pay for.

**rgg_7** · 12-07-2013 06:30 AM

Congratulations !Horizontal or vertical laminations? No longer listed on Collector Source's site. Ron

**CODFan** · 12-07-2013 06:33 AM

Well done - Congratulations

- I was interested in and following that one too.

**victor00785040** · 12-07-2013 08:46 AM

Remember is horizontal.

---------- Post added at 09:46 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:45 AM ----------

Experimental Laminated Lee Enfields

**victor00785040** · 12-23-2013 09:16 PM

Just pick it up few hrs ago. serial number is #25

Thread: Experimental Laminated Lee Enfields from Long Branch

Thread Tools

Search Thread

Display

Experimental Laminated Lee Enfields from Long Branch

The Following 6 Members Say Thank You to superbee For This Useful Post:

Similar Threads

Long Branch Experimental Serial # EX2 ....

1943-44 Enfield No.4 Mk1* Experimental Long Branch 'Scout' Sniper Rifle

Experimental Laminated Lee Enfields

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions