Early 3 digit Longbranch

[limpetmine]

Fantastic rifle. This may well be the latest 1942 3 digit rifle I've got in the data base. I have speculated that after 3L the numbering sequence went to 4 digits instead of 1L1 to 1L123.
Very early parts and bits, and the flip sight would be correct. I have a 1941 with a flip sight.
The button knob, of course, as you mentioned, the low wood, the serial number on the fore stock are all early bits. And a New Zealand to boot!
Thanks for sharing.