1944 Enfield No.4 Mk1*(T) Long Branch TP (Trade Pattern) Sniper Rifle

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With thanks to member Rajeee, Advisory Panel members Clive "servicepub" Law and Lee Enfield, plus a lot of other members who wished to remain anonymous, we have added a new article to the Canada - Milsurp Knowledge Library (click here), along with an excellent additional 197 pic photo montage.

1944 Enfield No.4 Mk1*(T) Long Branch TP Sniper Rifle Serial # 74L0318 (click here)
(Mfg by Long Branch Arsenal, Leaside, Ontario, Canada)
c/w matching Telescopic, Sighting C No.32, Mk.I(TP) (Trade Pattern)
Scope Serial # 4392S (Mfg by Lyman-Alaskan)

Article Extract .....

The Lyman Alaskan sight was introduced into Canadian service as an interim measure. Contrary to other reports it has been established that 350 of these were purchased and provided with mounts manufactured by SAL (Small Arms Limited). ...... In May, 1943 SAL shipped two No.4 rifles to Colonel McAvity of National Defence Headquarters was the head of the Directorate of Vehicles and Arms (DVA). These were No.4 Mk.I models and one, serial number 32L3126, was equipped with a Lyman Alaskan scope while the second, s/n 32L4243, sported a Weaver 330 telescope. …. (article continues)

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Doug

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