Long Branch Mk I*: refurbed or original?

[limpetmine]

Looks right as rain to me. Would be proud to have that one on the rack.

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[Brian Dick]

This '42 LB is a Canadian FTR for comparison. Note the Canadian ownership mark on the right front of the receiver/body. The markings look slightly sand blasted over unlike Ridolpho's rifle which was the normal pre-phosphate prep. You can really see the contrast between bluing and the phosphate finish if you look at the C Mk.III rear sight leaf.

[browningautorifle]

You can really see the contrast between bluing and the phosphate finish if you look at the C Mk.III rear sight leaf.

Well...I know we did lots of Parkerizing that came out clean and smooth and black...and looks like Ridolpho's rifle. Without in hand it's hard to see. Doesn't matter, still don't believe it to be original. Also doesn't matter. Looks like new and would love to have it.