1944 Long Branch No.4 Mk1* T
Gents,
Many thanks for all your comments.
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The 2013 photos look very like the staging/style of a UK dealer based in SE England (Kent?).
That was my immediate thought.
As for the dealer I bought the rifle from, he is UK based and having discovered the back story, may have been used as a pawn by the previous owner of the rifle. I will be writing to the dealer who sold me the rilfe with all the facts that have come to light and fully expect to be told to take a hike if I get a reply at all. Thereafter I have a number of courses of action open to me which I intend to pursue.
As for the Statute of Limitations, S32 states
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any fact relevant to the plaintiff’s right of action has been deliberately concealed from him by the defendant...........the defendant include references to the defendant’s agent........the period of limitation shall not begin to run until the plaintiff has discovered the fraud, concealment or mistake (as the case may be)
so on the face of it I should be alright although I will take advice on it.
As for the serial number, I will discuss the matter with my local firearms department with whom I have a very good working relationship with as I'm the Police Liaison Officer for one of the clubs I belong to.
I will let you know what happens.
All the best.
Neil