1944 Long Branch No. 4 Mk 1*

[c&rfan]

The serial numbers on the butt socket, . . .



(I don't know what the 51 w/symbol means - arsenal rehab. date?)

. . . bolt . . .



(Note the Long Branch stamp on the bolt handle.)

. . . and fore-stock all match:



The rear band was manufactured by C.E. Welstead:



The front band and front sight were manufactured by Singer Manufacturing:



The magazine platform and body were manufactured by W.C. Cheney & Sons Ltd:





I don't have a clue what the D below the Broad Arrow signifies or the numerals 87. Perhaps they are inspector's' marks?

(The magazine body has a serial number stamped on the bottom but it does not match the rifle.)

The bayonet was produced by Long Branch:




I haven't found any legible import marks on this rifle so I assume it was imported prior to 1968.

Any comments on the above or additional information about this rifle will be appreciated.

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[gunner]

Hi c&rfan, seems that you have a very nice collection of good looking and interesting rifles. Thats great ! Congrats to your collection.

Regards

Gunner

[c&rfan]

Thank you Gunner. I've been at it for more than 50 years. It is not as easy to find good specimens at a reasonable price as it was in the past.

[Surpmil]

Seen plenty of honest service, probably in British service from all the UK-made parts on it.