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    Tennessee Military Collectors spring show April 7-8, 2023 Franklin, Tn.

    This is always a good show.

    There will be one table with the following Canadianicon 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!
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    Quote Originally Posted by limpetmine View Post
    No. 4 Mk1 serial 5 and 79
    That would be interesting to see, can you take some pics if you get there?

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    CNo.4 Mk1* 6 Groove barrel
    Would that be one made for Korea to trial the rifling machines? Cut on the Bren rifling machines?
    Regards, Jim

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    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 Canadianicon rebuilds, it doesn't have a /XX rebuild date on it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by limpetmine View Post
    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.
    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.
    Regards, Jim

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    Sorry I missed this one. Would have loved to look the low number Enfields over.

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