Number 4, MK1 Longbranch

[Panhandle Dan]

Thanks to all of you and your very helpful answers. I did know one must headspace correctly, just was curious about the bolt bodies between these differing models. I had never even been curious about the Enfield, until I had the chance to purchase this one. As it was only $50, I felt it would be a good time to do some Smithing and learning about an old War Horse, while I am working on it. It is in pretty horrible shape, rusty, although not pitted to bad, pretty decent rifling, spider webs, wood needs work but it is missing the bolt and magazine. Just was an old Barn gun. Sometimes one can find these old war horses here in Texas, especially now as the old timers are going.

Again appreciate it.

Dan

[Surpmil]

Thanks for the information, off course I am interested! I didn't know they started with No. 4 rifle, I have never seen one. I have a Longbranch and a Savage, both are No. MK I* rifles.

They're easy to spot if they retain the 'button' cocking piece and early forend with relief for that abandoned magazine cutoff. Early ones had hinged upper bands and the MkI "waisted" foresight protector. All features copied from the trials rifles which were use to guide the early production at LB. SN will be less than 10,000 or so: "OL----"