L-42 question

[limpetmine]

I was doing some light reading in the L-39 / L-42 MOD manual, and in the first paragraph it says the L-42 was made from converted No. 4 Mk1 (T) and Mk 1*'s.
Has anyone seen a L-42* (no bolt release).

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[Simon]

Yes,

Some of the Long Branch (T) rifles where converted to L42's, can't recall how many exactly but I think it was around fifteen or so.

Cheers,
Simon.

I was doing some light reading in the L-39 / L-42 MOD manual, and in the first paragraph it says the L-42 was made from converted No. 4 Mk1 (T) and Mk 1*'s.
Has anyone seen a L-42* (no bolt release).

[husk]

From the Bonham's auction catalogue , Oct 1997 , pages 34-35 : 1. Long Branch 50L0027, L42A1, Enfield 71. 2. Long Branch ,71L0630 L42A1.

Long Branch 90L8044, 1970, L42A1.

[waco16]

This link will take you to an old post showing a Guns & Ammo Review on the L42 that features a Mk1* L42:

Guns and Ammo Review on the L42A1

[limpetmine]

Well, well, that L-42 transit case that just came up on the site here was 50L0027, which had been painted over. Too cool. IT would be great to see those two pieces put back together.

From the Bonham's auction catalogue , Oct 1997 , pages 34-35 : 1. Long Branch 50L0027, L42A1, Enfield 71. 2. Long Branch ,71L0630 L42A1.

Long Branch 90L8044, 1970, L42A1.