This is always a good show.
There will be one table with the following Canadian Long Branch rifles on display;
Essential Arms Limited .303
No. 4 Mk1 serial 5 and 79
No. 4 Mk1/2
No. 4 Mk1/3
1944 Trainer
.22 1945 small bore with chest
CNo.4 Mk1* 6 Groove barrel
L-59A1
1943 Trials (T)
Exit 68A on I-65
Hope to see you there!
That would be interesting to see, can you take some pics if you get there?Quote:
Originally Posted by limpetmine
Would that be one made for Korea to trial the rifling machines? Cut on the Bren rifling machines?Quote:
Originally Posted by limpetmine
The 6 Groove barrels were made on Bren barrel lathes. If I'm remembering my readings right, there is no clear reason given for it. It was at the ramp up to Korea, so it seems likely to me that 1) they needed barrels, and 2) they had a open Bren lathe. There is a tiny "6" on the muzzle to denote a 6 groove barrel.
I've got pictures I will try to post. Apple doesn't let me send photos as an attachment now, which really makes it a PITA.
The two digit 0L79 is more "factory correct" than the 0L5. The 0L5 has been parkerized, has a replacement stock, and has the more modern slab style cocking piece, where 0L79 has the "button" style cocking piece, and the oil dipped finish. Also, the sight is incorrect for this early a rifle, as it's wearing a CmkIII backsight. Typical of some Canadian rebuilds, it doesn't have a /XX rebuild date on it.
That's right, I don't know either except it was related to me that they were running those machines after a hiatus. Yes, small "6" at muzzle.Quote:
Originally Posted by limpetmine
Sorry I missed this one. Would have loved to look the low number Enfields over.