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Ridolpho Long Branch Mk I*: refurbed... 09-28-2018, 01:49 PM
Sunray Looks way to new to be... 09-28-2018, 02:25 PM
Ridolpho Sunray: Comments I recall... 09-28-2018, 04:10 PM
browningautorifle Looks like a black... 09-28-2018, 04:31 PM
Bindi2 What is it with you blokes a... 09-28-2018, 09:08 PM
Ridolpho Bindi: I have postwar refurb... 09-29-2018, 11:35 AM
Brian Dick That looks like bluing to me.... 09-29-2018, 01:14 PM
Ridolpho Brian: Thanks for the... 09-29-2018, 07:56 PM
Sunray "...a 43 rifle went to... 09-29-2018, 02:30 PM
limpetmine Looks right as rain to me. ... 09-29-2018, 11:52 PM
Brian Dick This '42 LB is a Canadian FTR... 09-30-2018, 04:05 PM
browningautorifle Well...I know we did lots of... 09-30-2018, 07:40 PM
Brian Dick Yep, it looks like a beauty... 09-30-2018, 01:15 PM
Surpmil Probably been said already,... 09-30-2018, 01:38 PM
Brian Dick Maybe it's my eyes Jim but... 09-30-2018, 08:06 PM
browningautorifle I meant as opposed to... 10-01-2018, 11:01 AM
Ridolpho Well, as usual, no easy... 10-01-2018, 01:04 PM
Brian Dick It's nonsense to state that... 10-01-2018, 01:41 PM
boltaction If you sell it let me know as... 10-01-2018, 01:45 PM
5thBatt 1942 Long Branch No4 Mk1*... 10-01-2018, 02:04 PM
bigduke6 5th Batt, your link isn't... 10-01-2018, 05:56 PM
5thBatt It works but its a link to a... 10-01-2018, 06:25 PM
Ridolpho 5thbatt: Thanks for the link.... 10-01-2018, 07:40 PM
Surpmil If memory serves, the SN's at... 10-01-2018, 11:53 PM
Ridolpho Surpmil: I'll take clearer... 10-02-2018, 11:01 AM
MJ1 The OP's rifle is a lovely... 10-02-2018, 11:28 AM
browningautorifle Yours is fine, I don't even... 10-02-2018, 12:50 PM
5thBatt You need a No1 for that & if... 10-02-2018, 07:14 PM
browningautorifle Lovely...would be my drill... 10-03-2018, 11:53 AM
SpikeDD Brian Dick told me about the... 10-05-2018, 09:31 PM
MJ1 Jim that is a looker. Well... 10-02-2018, 01:22 PM
browningautorifle Draw lapped barrel...during... 10-06-2018, 10:37 AM
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    What is it with you blokes a 43 rifle went to war got used abused then sent for repair came back looking as new that is reissued. There is no such thing as factory issue after a war unless it is very late production or it is stamped NZicon where they were not issued.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bindi2 View Post
    What is it with you blokes a 43 rifle went to war got used abused then sent for repair came back looking as new that is reissued. There is no such thing as factory issue after a war unless it is very late production or it is stamped NZicon where they were not issued.
    Bindi: I have postwar refurb SVT 40's, Mosin's, Finn Mosins, 03A3, P14, M1icon, G98, No. 1's and 4's, etc. but most of those clearly show signs of prior use even after full overhaul. This particular rifle is every bit as perfect as my recently unwrapped No. 4 Mk 2 with not a hint of a pit or blemish anywhere and, specific to the Mk I*, a bolt cutout that is perfect- all in keeping with the new appearing bore. There are instances where new production (during wartime) went straight to storage and survived in truly original condition. There are also instances where stored and unused rifles were subjected to some degree of cosmetic refurbishment for reasons unknown. I am not inclined to think this rifle is in original factory condition but I still would like to see some good photos of this wartime Longbranch bluing. Perhaps the real answer lies in specific markings on parts that would indicate they were replacements used during the 50's by Long Branch. In any case, I explained my motives- if it is clearly a refurb I'll be passing it on to someone who wants a postwar refurb LB for their collection or an excellent condition rifle for the range. Regards.

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