Long Branch Experimental Serial # EX2 ....

[Badger]

I have a friend who is a casual collector, but actually more of a shooter than anything else. He's got a small and varied collection, but he's had this rifle for a very long time. Although he's not a great photographer, he recently sent me some pics of it. After looking them over, I have requested he take off the wood and see if he can get me some pis of the barrel and other markings, if there are any.

I've been told by many, that we have one of the best Lee Enfield research forums on the Internet, so obviously this is a good place to start. I'd like some feedback from the more expert collectors amongst our highly knowledgeable community, as to what you think this is?

It's obviously a No.4 Mk1 profusely marked with with LB stamps throughout the parts, however, without the unique bolt removal notch near the breach, nor the typical "boot" looking safety. It's serial number is stamped EX2 and it appears to have a very early cocking piece and a brass butt plate. I also note the presence of a butt disc, which I've never seen on a Long Branch before, plus the bayonet lugs have been ground off.

Other than that, I can't tell much from the pics as I haven't handled the rifle, although my friend who lives in another city from us, will be making a pilgrimage down to visit and hopefully will be bringing the rifle, so I hope I can get a lot better images for everyone in the future.

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Any feedback would be welcome….

Regards,
Doug

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