Field use of No.4 (T) kit, and LB-marking questions

[paulseamus]

Theo

With a No8 scope tin, just passing the 1" leather strap through the bottom loops and the loops on each side of the lid, effectively provided a secondary method of keeping the lid closed.

The long length of the strap was so that it could be slung over the shoulder.

Paul

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[Ridolpho]

Galf: I personally think it's a great idea to build a reasonably historically accurate replica for re-enactments. There would be little gained by use of a real one in this role. I have a shootable replica (started as a dastardly fake) which serves to limit the number or rounds I put through my real one. For extra info on Canadian sniper rifles and associated equipment you might want to obtain a copy of "Without Warning" by C. Law (Service Publications, Ottawa) which contains lots of photos of rifle cases, scope boxes, etc. There's one good shot of the No. 8 box that demonstrates how the straps hold it closed, as mentioned above in the thread. It's a good supplement to the other must have books by Laidler and Skennerton. As to markings, based on the books and many images on this forum, there definitely shouldn't be a "TR" and "T"s, if present, may be of a totally different font than the H&H "T" we're all so familiar with. I'd also be curious to hear from experts if the front pads on Longbranch rifles were ever installed with the beautiful close fit characterizing H&H conversions. Many photos of genuine Longbranch T's show a fairly poor fit. Be sure to show us some photos of your end product.

Ridolpho

[Galf]

For extra info on Canadian sniper rifles and associated equipment you might want to obtain a copy of "Without Warning" by C. Law (Service Publications, Ottawa) which contains lots of photos of rifle cases, scope boxes, etc.

Book ordered!

Can someone supply a photograph of the inside of the scope case, detailing the instructions in the lid? With the correct font perhaps I can reproduce one for it... The leather strap might be custom made at the local shoe repair shop.

Another question: were the Mk.1 scopes ever waterproofed and marked as such?