I just purchased a No4 MK1 * with sniper pads installed. What I have been able to find out so far is: Barrel Marked "Santa Fe Model 1944, Golden State Arms Corp Pasadena Calif" They were an importer from about 1950-1960. They would butcher up milsurp rifles to make them more desirable to the hunters/shooters of the time. From the markings left on the gun, I would say it is a Longbranch No4 MK1* sn: 84L**** It would appear not to have been messed with since Golden State got through with it. Sights as installed by them, stock modified by them, rear part of reciever (bridge and rear sight) machined off. Sniper pads have socket head screws holing them on instead of flat head. What do you guys think?
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