Question on Long Branch #4 (T)

[Lee Enfield]

The 90L rifles were assembled after hostilities in Europe were over. They went to the UK, never saw service in Canada. Held in stores until sold off surplus in the '60s, thus the fine condition. Often documentation detailing inspection and preservation over the years while in stores is in the case. When these rifles have m/m scopes, etc, it happened when in dealers' hands.

I understand that not all of the 90L rifles were UK contract. I know of at least 1 with no British markings which is supposed to have been obtained thru CF disposals.

They (and the C.No32Mk3 scopes) certainly feature in the 1946-@58 CFTO and 71- coded equipment info i've accumulated.

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[boltaction]

Well, here are some photos of the old girl. Turning bright lights on things reveals some interesting things. There is an accumulation of old grease and some small spots of rust on it that show up rather harshly in the bright light. As well, I see that the front scope mount knob does not have the usual "dimple" seen on the LB's, but the rear does--was it replaced in service? I ahve included pictures of everything I can see in terms of marks, etc. The original serial number was struck a bit sloppily I would say, but seems original to me. What does everyone think?

Ed

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The finish on the rifle itself is also "gloppier" than most LB's I've seen, more like some of the later English rifles. Reblued? The front wood isn't C Broad arrow stamped either.

[tiriaq]

I understand that not all of the 90L rifles were UK contract. I know of at least 1 with no British markings which is supposed to have been obtained thru CF disposals.

They (and the C.No32Mk3 scopes) certainly feature in the 1946-@58 CFTO and 71- coded equipment info i've accumulated.

Makes sense that some of the 1945 production would remain in Canada.

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boltaction - It really looks as if the forestock is not walnut. Beech? And the inspection stamp near the forend serial number looks to have an "F". Is it possible that the forend is a UK replacement?

The staking punchmarks on the scope mount cap screws are off the screw slots. Work has been done there. The scope body has a /l\ below the other marks. Any C/l\?