Just arrived today, a 1943 Long Branch No.4 MkI*, DCRA #1390 in 7.62mm. The bore is bright and sharp but there's a tiny bit of surface rust on the receiver and the two front sling swivels, as well as a few dings in the wood.

The bolt and receiver have the DCRA stamp and the number 1390. The barrel has 1390 in brackets at the chamber end and C broad Arrow and 7.62 at the muzzle. The only markings on the buttstock are at the bottom of the grip behind the trigger guard, a C Braod Arrow and B over 32. The front lower wood has B over 32, C Broad Arrow, A, then a B at the foreend and an R at the other end.

No markings on the magazine and I'm not sure what make it is. The rear sight has a B at the top left and is marked from 2 to 8 for range.

I don't have a scale, but offhand I'd say it's at least 1, maybe 2 pounds, lighter than my 1955 Fazakerly No.4 Mk2. Very noticeable difference.

What weight of bullet should I be loading for this? I have Sierra 150 grain FMJ and 175 grain HPBT on hand right now.

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