Info request on a Long Branch markings

**Pappy1600** · 03-28-2019 01:19 AM

I am considering buying this rifle, I had a friend send me a few pictures of it from a shop he works at, I would like to know what the N.Z. engraved on top of the breech stands for? Is this for New Zealand icon

? Please take a look at the pictures and tell me what you think of it , the gun is on consignment and owner is asking $675.00 for it, it looks in great shape, bore is mirror bright. Any information would be greatly appreciated and if the price is fair or not?

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**capt14k** · 03-28-2019 08:07 AM

Looks like Long Branch New Zealand icon

rework to me. If that is $675USD it is too much IMO.

**Bindi2** · 03-28-2019 08:31 AM

It is not a NZ icon

rework that is their ownership stamp and inventory number. The price is fair for here.

**capt14k** · 03-28-2019 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by Bindi2

It is not a NZ icon

rework that is their ownership stamp and inventory number. The price is fair for here.

Huh I always thought they were all reworked

**6167** · 03-28-2019 07:53 PM

It should be a late '42 and NZ icon

marked the butt really nice as well. Big NZ stamp on the left middle of the butt.
I haven't seen the NZ ownership acceptance number marked in pencil on the top of the receiver before...not saying it hasn't been done.
If the bore looks as good as the rest of it...in Canada icon

it's a $900 rifle at a well turned out show, maybe more right now.

**Pappy1600** · 03-28-2019 08:20 PM

I ended up purchasing the rifle today, my buddy said the condition looks like it's been unfired, all the screws look unturned, bore is mirror bright, I have seen crap guns sell for more, figured for the price I picked it up for I couldn't go wrong and it fills a void in my collection here are a few more pictures.

**mrclark303** · 03-28-2019 08:49 PM

Looks superb, I would give her a home in a heartbeat!

She would feel at home with my other ex NZ icon

sevice firearms...

**6167** · 03-29-2019 10:45 AM

Nice '43
That might be the earliest '43 serial I have seen a pic of.
Cheers Paul

**army1882** · 03-31-2019 06:41 PM

That's a great buy. A LB No4 like that here in Canada icon

would go north of C$1000.00.

**Pappy1600** · 04-06-2019 11:45 AM

Not snowing today so snapped a couple of pictures.

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