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    No 4 Mk 1 Long Branch rear sight option related to serial number

    Hi,
    Since few months, I'm working to restore a Long Branch riffle. This one have the serial number 7L8215. Now it's time to work on the rear sight wich is gone. Is there any data about the choice of the rear sight related to the serial number and date of production? Where can I find the proper information to choose the right one??

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    Shouldn't it be a Mark I*


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    You are right, I forgot the star. It's a Mark I*

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    It would have been a 300yd-600yd flip sight when it left the factory, but depending on its service life could have had any other no.4 graduated sight installed.

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    I concur about the flip sight.


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    5L 1942

    MJ, don't take this personally, but that's crap.
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    Here is my '41 6L series LB No. 4 Mk I/I*, she came with the simple flip sight.

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    MJ, would the sight be replaced when FTR'd to No4Mk1/3 spec ?

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    I'd say definitely.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 30Three View Post
    MJ, would the sight be replaced when FTR'd to No4Mk1/3 spec ?
    Very likely so.



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