?? Long Branch No.4 ftr.

[enfieldman]

I`m looking at a 1942 Long Branch No.4 whose parts have all the LB stampings. The serial #
on the bolt handle, though correct to the rifle, is electro-penciled. No FTR`D markings on the rifle anywhere, but could this still be an FTR example? Faz. electro-penciled their serial #`s
during wartime and after, could this be a Fazackerly FTR.? Also, the foreend has been lightly sanded so the stock markings are not completely legible. The foreend is light and has the right receiver side cutout which i understand was for the early No. 4`s pending the mag. cutoff.
Did Long Branch use these early mag. cutoff stocks and if so, what years?? eg. `41-`42?
thanks, Phil.

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[Lee Enfield]

Is the bolt "e pencilled" or engraved?

Is the action blued or parkerized?

LB did use "cutoff" forends in early production.

[enfieldman]

Looks more engraved than e-penciled, very precise, perfect lettering.
the Receiver action, bolt is blued.

[Surpmil]

What's the serial number, or at least the first five characters?

[enfieldman]

1942 long branch S/N 5L9xxx