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Odd shortened No.4
This showed up for sale here recently. There was a minor flurry of interest in such "tankers" some years ago which fortunately didn't last.
What make this one a bit interesting is the configuration of the receiver and the apparent bayonet lugs on the shortened barrel; which could be just a bored sleeve made from the end of a standard barrel and soldered on.
On the other hand, the photos seem to be arranged not to give too much away, and the seller is uncommunicative so no further info on markings etc.
Possibly something put together by someone at Long Branch from odds and ends; something we know happened fairly often.
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Someone's project. I doubt it was done at Long Branch. Most likely in a home workshop.
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Originally Posted by
tiriaq
Someone's project. I doubt it was done at Long Branch. Most likely in a home workshop.
800 yard Mk.II backsight??
“There are invisible rulers who control the destinies of millions. It is not generally realized to what extent the words and actions of our most influential public men are dictated by shrewd persons operating behind the scenes.”
Edward Bernays, 1928
Much changes, much remains the same.
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Shortening the barrel requires a different elevation marked rear sight. AKA the No5.
This rifle shows more than a little foresight and knowledge in what was required and how to do it.
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Someone with better skills than Bubba built this rifle and it deserves a deeper dive to see if any further info can be found.
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Backsight is for a No. 5.
It would be interesting to dismantle the rifle to see how it was done.
With a lathe, it is no big deal to sleeve a salvaged muzzle section onto a barrel to get the front sight and bayonet lugs. Cut the barrel, bore out the cutoff muzzle, turn down new muzzle area. Could be sweated in place, or Loctite sleeve and bearing bonding agent used. A careful inspection of the muzzle would be in order.
Last edited by tiriaq; 11-25-2024 at 07:39 AM.
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Someone with better skills than Bubba
I don't think it's really genius. Just an idea. It's possible it still won't shoot a flock of barns.
Originally Posted by
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With a lathe, it is no big deal to sleeve a salvaged muzzle section onto a barrel to get the front sight and bayonet lugs. Cut the barrel, bore out the cutoff muzzle, turn down new muzzle area. Could be sweated in place, or Loctite sleeve and bearing bonding agent used. A careful inspection of the muzzle would be in order.
Exactly. This isn't a Longbranch rifle, just one of the short rush made years back...using a nice set of wood. I did a #1 Mk3 rifle in '97. Turned out great. It's out there.
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Is there any reason to believe that the sight had anything to do with Long Branch?
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