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How much does scope holes affect value on no4 mk1
I have a1942 Long Branch no4 mk1* SN 7L6637 I picked it up in a trade so I don’t have much in it. The problem areas are 1) the metal finish has been completely buffed off 2) the stock has been finished in tru oil 3) some numbskull drills the receiver for a scope mount. Although it does look good, I know it’s not period correct. The one saving grace is the bore is beautiful, bright and shiny. Just curious how much all the above things mess with the value. I’m new to forum so I will attempt to attach pictures
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I have attached some pictures of the NO4 Mk1* thanks for any replies.
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To a collector I think the interest would be minimal to 0. It is a 1942 Longbranch and they are not that easy to find, but that being said the interest would would more likely come from someone that is purely looking for a good shooter. Does the bolt match? Not to sure on the US prices but if that was in Canada and was un-molested in nice condition it would probably go for $950 being a 1942. The way it sits now maybe $550 if bolt matched.
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Originally Posted by
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To a collector I think the interest would be minimal to 0. It is a 1942 Longbranch and they are not that easy to find, but that being said the interest would would more likely come from someone that is purely looking for a good shooter. Does the bolt match? Not to sure on the US prices but if that was in
Canada and was un-molested in nice condition it would probably go for $950 being a 1942. The way it sits now maybe $550 if bolt matched.
The bolt, receiver and lower stock numbers match
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The bolt, receiver and lower stock numbers match
It is also stamped NZ 2970 which I understand is New Zealand is that correct?
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59Ford-- Not bad, It just needs a little help. Holes can be plugged and shiny finish stripped off and BLO applied. Not sure about the NZ but if it is it might help the value. It has a nice milled rear sight. All in all not bad. Sure, it might not be a high dollar rifle but still a nice rifle. Salt Flat
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Originally Posted by
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59Ford-- Not bad, It just needs a little help. Holes can be plugged and shiny finish stripped off and
BLO applied. Not sure about the
NZ but if it is it might help the value. It has a nice milled rear sight. All in all not bad. Sure, it might not be a high dollar rifle but still a nice rifle. Salt Flat
Thanks Salt Flat. I researched the hole fix using a screw but if you notice it’s really close to the stampings and I wouldn’t want to damage them
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Thanks Salt Flat. I researched the hole fix using a screw but if you notice it’s really close to the stampings and I wouldn’t want to damage them
I don’t want to get off the value subject too much but what is the metal finish supposed to be. Under the hand guard the metal is a gray color. Kind of like parkerizing but not sure. Thanks again for the replies
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Holes can be filled, a good welder with a tig torch can do that with ease, I have done it before.
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Yes, the holes can be filled with a screw and a touch of wire feed, look at it and talk to a couple pros, you'll see. Minimum heat and minimum discoloration. I've done it too. Repaired a '94 Winchester with no discoloration spot at all. The wood can be liquid stripped and returned to oil finish, the metal can be either black parkerized or blued, depending on which you want. Problem is you can't ever sell it as your investment is far over it's value, even if you could get the $700-$900 it would bring here...
That being said, I'd do it just to have it looking correct again. Keep it until all was forgotten and then probably let go of it for what it brings...
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Yes, the holes can be filled with a screw and a touch of wire feed, look at it and talk to a couple pros, you'll see. Minimum heat and minimum discoloration. I've done it too. Repaired a '94 Winchester with no discoloration spot at all. The wood can be liquid stripped and returned to oil finish, the metal can be either black parkerized or blued, depending on which you want. Problem is you can't ever sell it as your investment is far over it's value, even if you could get the $700-$900 it would bring here...
That being said, I'd do it just to have it looking correct again. Keep it until all was forgotten and then probably let go of it for what it brings...
Sorry it took me a couple days to get back to it. But I happened to find something else interesting the magazine is overstamped with the NZ mark but underneath is the matching serial number of the rifle so it’s all matching numbers. And was the hand guard for this year the smooth one or the one with the lines cut in it?