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    I sat down last night and looked at what is needed to get this rifle back together. Here goes -

    Mk.1 micrometer rear sight, Long Branch-stamped
    Sling swivels, front and rear, Long Branch-stamped
    Front sight protector, Long Branch-stamped, worn with bluing, with correct fixing screw/pin
    No.4 Mk.1 forend, with low right hand wall for cut-off, with correct Long Branch/Canadianicon stamps
    No.4 Mk.1 buttstock (any length), with correct Long Branch/Canadian stamps
    Buttplate, complete, (steel?), ), with correct Long Branch/Canadian stamps
    No.4 Mk.1 front and rear hand guards, Long Branch-stamped

    I know some bits are reasonably easy to get, and others are like rocking horse poo, but I shall see what I can find (any help given by forum members would be greatly appreciated). Because of the wear and patina on the rifle, I do not think that having any of these replacement pieces in a pristine condition would work - dents and scrapes are a bonus lol (just so long I don't need to bust out the Dremel). I can save the metal fittings off of the wood and reuse them, so that is a bonus. I have been given varying opinions regarding whether the rear sight can be repaired adequately or not - it may be worth a try - it is not going to get any less buggered up lol. I'm wondering if I have bitten off more than I can chew lol.

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