New guy with his first Enfield.

Hi. I am new here and would like to show you guys my 1943 Long Branch I picked up for $75.00 about a year ago at a yard sale. I have not shot it yet but plan to. I really like the history of items like this more than shooting them. The numbers on the rifle, bolt and mag all match. It has import marks and has been FTR'd in 49. It looks like the only thing done to it when it was FTR'd was replace the barrel. The stock is a complete savage marked stock. I have a Long Branch marked pig sticker and about 7 Charger clips. I think it was a nice deal at a great price. I will not give out the serial number so do not ask, That why there is blue tape in the pics and no picture of the bolt. Thanks

1stLee: "Nice deal" is a bit of an understatement! Can you tell where the "FTR" was done from any markings on the barrel, etc? Thanks for showing it.

Ridolpho

N^Z baynot, are there any other NZ stamps?

If you wouldnt mind I collect the N^Z numbers may I have that pls? looks like a 1943?

Can anyone advise what the lugs are on the front of the trigger guard? a target rifle mod I assume?

It is marked F(FTR) on the side of the receiver I think that is Fazakerley

---------- Post added at 04:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:20 PM ----------

Also it has a lot of Cosmoline on it. I do not think it has been fired after it was FTR'd. I removed the bolt head and there was a large drip of Cosmoline on the very tip.

---------- Post added at 04:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:26 PM ----------

Of the firing pin.

75.00! nice rifle for a very good price if the bore is clean. I though I got a good deal yesterday when I picked one up for 200 :clap:

It has a 5 grove barrel with a very shiny bore And the groves look sharp.

I looked it over and could not see any other N Z marks. How can you tell if the pig sticker is from 1943? Thanks

what part of Florida are you in? I will be moving down there this next year.

Tampa

just south of cape coral

That is a little south of me But you should like the weather. I have family that's getting ready to move to Tennessee.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by 1stLee

That is a little south of me But you should like the weather. I have family that's getting ready to move to Tennessee.

---

they should buy my house:D

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by NRA

Originally Posted by 1stLee
That is a little south of me But you should like the weather. I have family that's getting ready to move to Tennessee.
they should buy my house

---

$75. Stolen! Beautyful No4. As long as they move to middle or east TN good move. West ,not so much.

Thanks for all of the great reply's. I was just wondering what is the best way to clean the cosmo from the wood? any suggestions would be great. Thanks

Here in NZ that would go for about $400NZ, maybe $500NZ as it has a 5 groove barrel, thats about $350US......and you got it for $75US???? wow.......good find.