FTR'd 1944 Long Branch No. 4 Mk 1*

[AlleyOop007]

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The rifle was apparently refurbished to its present configuration in 1951.

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The serial numbers on the butt socket, . . .

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. . . bolt, . . .

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. . . and forestock all match:

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The rear band was manufactured by C.E. Welstead:

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The front band and front sight were manufactured by Singer Manufacturing.

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The bayonet was produced by Long Branch . . .


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I haven't found any legible import marks on this rifle so I assume it was imported prior to 1968.

[lone wolf]

nice i have a 1942 Long Branch No. 4 Mk 1* and there is no import marks i just need a stock for mine.