Purpose of 1950 Longbranch

[flying pig]

Seems to be par for course with our gov't!

[limpetmine]

I believe the serial number change from hand stamped to die stamped is closer this direction than that direction.
Does anyone have one of these hand stamped '49's they can show? I've heard of them, but have not seen one.
This example here just sold for a huge price......

Long Branch 1949 serial numbers started at 91L0000 and continued thru to 96L0012 (highest observed) in 1951 (receiver is dated 1950, barrel is dated 1951).

The first 1949 dated receivers were left over stored "black actions" from 1945 production and dated "194_" which then had the "9" hand-stamped and a "C" hand-stamped in front of the roll-stamped "No4MkI*" designation.

By serial number 91L2500 the designation "C.No4MkI*" was part of the roll stamp as was the 1949 date.

[Badger]

I haven't had a chance to build a Knowledge Library entry for this one yet, but here's the 1950 that is in my wife's collection.

"All Matching Serial Numbers (un-issued rifle)"

1950 C No.4 Mk1* Longbranch Rifle (.303) Serial # 95L1983

Regards,
Doug

[Hal O'Peridol]

I believe the serial number change from hand stamped to die stamped is closer this direction than that direction.
Does anyone have one of these hand stamped '49's they can show? I've heard of them, but have not seen one.
This example here just sold for a huge price......

Here is one of my '49s

Attachment 53019

[limpetmine]

Sweet!

Here is one of my '49s

Attachment 53019