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    Question No4 T Long Branch

    Using up all my favours early ...

    Have funds to do one more major purchase.

    The scope mount serial number (picture #2) & no Maltese Cross looks off on this item? And any comments on the serial # " L " in picture 14 & 22 would be appreciated.

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    No.4 T LB

    Hi Bloke,
    I do not know much on the Canadianicon ones and their stampings, plus I am to darn slack to dig out some books but for a start the number on the butts wrist does not match the scope serial No., no TR on the wrist socket left side under serial, the T looks rather I don't know too good but maybe they were neater than the Brits ooops? on the receiver again I will leave that to the personnel with far more experience that I.
    The screws are not staked on the pads and a woeful butchering on the slots I would dare to say say if Capt Laidlers boys did that to the pad screws then they would be peeling spuds on KP for like 20 years, again I am positive a learned Pelican will fill you in as the price is pretty high and you do not want to be had with a faker I am not saying it is but be wary.
    Just about everything on a sniper T is stamped my BSA Shirley has them every where (see BSA Shirley thread of mine), under the butt is there is a code stamp there, mine has S 51 denoting where it was fitted up as each factory that worked on building the T's up has a different code as far as I am aware.
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    Looks exactly like the one I have.stamps /markings look good.Good price.That would be 10 grand in canada

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    I did decide to "pull the trigger" on the 1945 Longbranch No.4 MK I T and also a REL C Mk1 Sniper Observers Scope at the same time.

    Thanks everyone for their input.

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    Great looking LB T. The "Maltese Cross" is on forend just under the "L" in the serial #. Don't know why a serial number would be stamped over an inspection mark. Certainly worth the price you paid.

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    I am somewhat happy to be repatriating this Rifle to Canadaicon.

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    Nice looking rifle at a decent price for a Long Branch sniper...

    Congratulations ..

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    Milsurps Knowledge Library - 1945 Enfield No.4 Mk1*(T) Long Branch Sniper Rifle
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    The serial number was added later in Britishicon service. Nice rifle. Congrats.

    ---------- Post added at 02:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:31 PM ----------

    Note the Savage trigger guard too. From the factory. How could it be! Right as rain!!

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    Has it got the correct rear sight? Believe 1945 used the "S" savage sight with the "Maltese Cross" on it. Like Brian D said " S" Savage triggerguard is right from Long Branch. Very nice purchase!

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    Yes it does.

    Funny, I asked that exact question.

    Will post some detailed pictures in the forum when she arrives.

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