SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT EITHER OF THESE TRIGGERS?

[rjcassara]

I have a 1943 Long Branch whose trigger, once the rifle is cocked, flops forward and aft about 3/8 inch with no resistance. Once the slack is taken up, the 2-stages work and feel normal. I have a 1941 Long Branch with a trigger that does the same thing, but only moves in the same manner about 1/8 inch. Is there a problem with either trigger?

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[smle addict]

Nope. That is completely normal for the Lee Enfield trigger. The ones that dont do that are the early long lee metfords and enfields (and cavalry carbines), which have a different trigger/sear shape.

[browningautorifle]

once the rifle is cocked, flops forward and aft

When you slowly retract the bolt and the cocking piece is retracted, watch how it jumps then.