1941 Long Branch

[spinecracker]

Well, here it is. I did mention under another thread that I had found a 1941 Long Branch No.4 Mk.1, and I will be posting photos as soon as I have had a good night's sleep (this insomnia is a pain in the posterior). The serial number is 1L2702, and the bolt, receiver and barrel serial numbers match. The stamping on the bolt and barrel appear to match the ones shown in the relevant Canadian Knowledge Library article on the 1941 Long Branch, and the bolt handle has the hole in the knob. The cocking piece is the button-type, stamped with LB. The magazine that came with the rifle is not serial numbered. The lower band is the milled type, and the upper band is not hinged, but thicker than other upper bands I have seen on other No.4s. The only part I have found that is not stamped with the LB stamp is the foresight (stamped for Savage). The fore-end has the lower cut-out on the right as expected on 1941/early 1942 Long Branches. This rifle does not look like it has been refurbished at any time (but I do not know the specific detials to look for). As mentioned, photos will be forthcoming, as soon as I have cleaned up all the crud and repaired a small crack in the rear hand guard (just needs a little wood glue).

I hope to put the rifle back to the proper configuration, with help from forum members. I may keep it, or it may be sold to fund my Enforcer collection (only one Enforcer at the moment, but that may not last for long...)

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