interested in approx. value of a 1942 No.4 Mk.1* Long Branch

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Originally Posted by boltaction

If the bore is good, that's a good price, and if the bolt is matching, it's an excellent price. I see the bolt has the earlier style button type cocking piece from the Mk I series--quite possibly original on a 1942 rifle, or maybe mixed in later from a different manufacturer. Interesting to see if it is LB stamped.

Ed

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Well, consider that I know nothing about Long Branch rifles, but the bolt and left side of the receiver buttstock socket (if that's what it's called?) both have the same s/n, which is 4L4093. I don't know what the "LB" stamp should look like or where it should be, but on the front part of the bolt, the part that unscrews where the extractor is, there's a flat area on top with what looks like an L and a B almost on top of each other. The B is sitting on the lower leg of the L, like right "in its lap". That round cocking knob you mentioned also appears to have that same symbol stamped on the lower right side. There also appears to be some other stuff stamped there, but way too small for me to see, although I can make out a very tiny 5 there. The other "stuff" may just be from wear marks too.

What I really need is an "Enfield Expert" to look this rifle and my others over. Does anybody know of any Enfield Experts in the Denver, CO, area?

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Originally Posted by Surpmil

Early safety, MkI cocking piece, and fluted trigger. Lots of desirable bits there. What is the SN range? It is interesting to see original rifles and get an idea what parts began to be fitted when.

I'm guessing that is a Savage-made fabricated foresight protector?

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Fluted (grooved) trigger, yes. S/n is 4L4093. I don't know about the front sight protector, but it does have a tiny "S" stamped on the front of the right wing.

It's very hard for me to see inside barrels, I'm terribly nearsighted, but I "believe" there's only two grooves, and they look nice and deep. The crown looks great, and I "think" the chamber looks good too, but I'm really no expert.

Something else...the sling that came with it has H.G.& R. Ltd 1917, stamped on the brass fittings on both ends.

Overall though, I think I got a nice rifle for $250! Glad I made the leap and bought it. Generally, I like to take these old war rifles and clean 'em up some, but I think I'll leave this one just like it is, it's in pretty good shape already. I'll try to get some photos if I can figure out the macro thing on my camera.

That's funny my 1943 LB came with a 1917 dated sling as well! They're worth about $75 or more depending on condition.


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I'm curious if all Long Branch rifles have to say that on the receiver like the picture above. I'm looking at one that only says No4 MK1... then other numbers.
Any ideas?

If it's a Long Branch it will be stamped as such.

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Originally Posted by rondog

Fluted (grooved) trigger, yes. S/n is 4L4093. I don't know about the front sight protector, but it does have a tiny "S" stamped on the front of the right wing.

It's very hard for me to see inside barrels, I'm terribly nearsighted, but I "believe" there's only two grooves, and they look nice and deep. The crown looks great, and I "think" the chamber looks good too, but I'm really no expert.

Something else...the sling that came with it has H.G.& R. Ltd 1917, stamped on the brass fittings on both ends.

Overall though, I think I got a nice rifle for $250! Glad I made the leap and bought it. Generally, I like to take these old war rifles and clean 'em up some, but I think I'll leave this one just like it is, it's in pretty good shape already. I'll try to get some photos if I can figure out the macro thing on my camera.

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Someone has already had a go at "cleaning up" the wood unfortunately. That is a rifle that saw long war service by the look of it, "somewhere in Europe". Very unusual to find one that was not refurbished post-war at some point. Of course that is only a guess on my part, but I think it is the most likely scenario based on where the early production rifles went AFAWK.

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Originally Posted by Browzinbob

I'm curious if all Long Branch rifles have to say that on the receiver like the picture above. I'm looking at one that only says No4 MK1... then other numbers.
Any ideas?

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It's likely a Savage or a British manufacture receiver if it doesn't say "Long Branch"