New Long Branch 1941...

**BushyFromOz** · 01-08-2011 09:48 PM

I'm a bit confused about this type of cocking piece being used on a 41 long branch? Ae you guys saying its not normal? Im no expert, just curious.

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**spinecracker** · 01-08-2011 10:38 PM

The button-type Mk.1 cocking piece is correct for a 1941 Long Branch. In 1942 the design was changed to the flat-sided Mk.2 cocking piece. As there were still some stocks of Mk.1 cocking pieces left over, they got fitted to some later rifles as well. At least, that is what I have been told.

**BushyFromOz** · 01-08-2011 10:47 PM

were longbranch parts dated?? I have a 42 Mk1* bolt with the button, of my factory bubba gun

**spinecracker** · 01-08-2011 11:02 PM

As far as I am aware, they were not date marked (only the barrel and receiver were date marked). Your rifle was made at Long Branch in 1942, so a button-type Mk.1, although uncommon, would not be out of place.

**BushyFromOz** · 01-08-2011 11:11 PM

thats what i thought, just got mixed up.....

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