Long Branch Mk I*: refurbed or original?

[Brian Dick]

This '42 LB is a Canadian FTR for comparison. Note the Canadian ownership mark on the right front of the receiver/body. The markings look slightly sand blasted over unlike Ridolpho's rifle which was the normal pre-phosphate prep. You can really see the contrast between bluing and the phosphate finish if you look at the C Mk.III rear sight leaf.