It is a Canadian Long Branch with a Alaskan scope
All the numers match the original container and gun mount etc. The gun starts with 74L. It does appear to be in lovely condition. I guess the next question is Whats it worth?
Adam
It is a Canadian Long Branch with a Alaskan scope
All the numers match the original container and gun mount etc. The gun starts with 74L. It does appear to be in lovely condition. I guess the next question is Whats it worth?
Adam
Lots and lots, IF it's the real deal.
HI
Its an Alaskan scope on a Long Branch all matching. 74Lxxx with matching container and scope box mount all seriALED THE SAME.
Thanks
Adam
Hi Adam ... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Rajeee
It's going to very challenging for anyone to answer your question without a lot more information and preferably pics ... :dunno:
If all correct and an authentic Lyman Alaskan Long Branch sniper, then you're looking at a rare piece which is highly sought after and very valuable. :thup:
... or, you're looking at a "put together", built that way for purposes unknown ... :thdown:
One way to tell and get a hint is the asking price .... :)
The best way to tell if the seller is being genuine, would be to ask for first right of refusal and take some pics to post here. Many of the members here have forgotten more about these kinds of pieces than either you or me will ever know, so they will give you the best advice, but it's a waste of everyone's time if you can't show them what your seeing when you're looking at the piece, hence the need for quality close up pics. ;)
Regards,
Doug
ps: something else you can do is type in the Google Custom Search Engine located at the top right corner of the forums (white box), the phrase long branch lyman alaskan and read the posts that turn up with that search criteria.
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Originally Posted by Badger
Hi I will get some pictures up as soon as I can but it wil be a few days as it is quite a trek to get the pictures.
Cheers
Adam
Roger that ... :thup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rajeee
Regards,
Doug
We have a box/chest for one of these that identified it as a 'sniper rifle' but that's been painted out and overpainted 'TELESCOPE rifle' probably in view of the abysmal performance of the Lyman in the sniper role
Hi Gentlemen
I was finally able to pick up the rifle today I will hopefully have pictures up tomorrow.
The Long Branch N#4 is dated 1944, serial Number 74L0318
Itis matching to all its parts It also has stampings in the wood by the trigger "C" broadarrow as well as a letter "B" over the number 32 in front forestock under the bottom.
The bracket that holds the scope mount has a small marking. un-readable (small)
The scope mount has the serial number of the rifle 74L0318 in it.
The scope it self has 4392S stamped in the windage dial. and is stamped 4392S beside the end of "ALASKAN" but very tiny.
The scope container has the rifles serial number outside as well as inside the box with the serial number of the scope again (4392S).
The scope container is stamped "CASE SGT TEL N018 MARK I" there is "C" stamped above that. It is also stamped "C G B 186A" and then "R.E.L. CANADA 1943" underneath that.
There is a peice of tape on the scope box with the name "BOUDRIAS" and a unlegable number. I have found 2 Boudrias that served one a SGT and the other a private in the service corps.
The box is definately ww2 Canadian sniper box and does match the rifle.
Also the rifle is stamped in the wood at the back of the bolt with the scopes serial number "4392S" and on the opposite side under the stock it is stamped as well as "B"over the number "33" and a "C" broadarrow and what appaers to be a diamond shape stamping.
Sounds nice. Can't wait to see the pix.