Long Branch alaskan sniper real/fake??

[HotTom]

There was a batch of brackets with 32TP scopes surplused from the Netherlands a number of years ago. This alone makes any LB 4T with 32TP scope worth careful examination.
The 74L serial on the bracket should match the rifle.
Are there '44 dated receivers with serials higher than 74L? If there are, a '45 dated 74L would be suspect.

Thanks.

Good to know there are several brackets and mounts rattling around out there.

That fact would make any LB 4T w/32TP scope suspect.

Obviously they can be attached to any LB 4 (and Skennerton says these were stock rifles, not specially bedded or otherwise improved or specially marked. So that's some valuable (and appreciated) information.

I still haven't found anything that says the mount number and rifle number should match and I've looked through quite a few references.

But, again, if there is a question on any collector piece that can't be answered, I certainly agree it's best to leave it alone until it's certain.

With (as of this writing) three hours remaining and only two bidders, it appears others are unconvinced as well.

Thanks for the response!

HT

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[Lee Enfield]

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I still haven't found anything that says the mount number and rifle number should match and I've looked through quite a few references.

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OK, read Skennerton & Laidler again. The mount (if it is numbered) should be numbered to the action. The scope should be numbered to the butt stock.