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Need Help Identify stock?
I was lead to believe Long Branch No.4 Mark 1* fitting is off from butt stock to receiver. I am thinking No.4 Mark 2? any help
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07-23-2020 10:52 AM
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Really hard to see those pics but it does look like a No4 Mk2...
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The pictures show you have either a No4 Mk2 stock set, or a damaged No4 Mk1 stock set.
The only difference is across the 'back end' by the draws - if it is 'open' it is a Mk2, if it is 'bridged with wood then it is a Mk1
The draws and 'bridge' area are easily damaged by incorrect disassembly but the photos are not clear enough to see if the open end is due to damage or not.
You should be able to see if the wood is cleanly cut and shaped, or is it rough and broken ?
Mine are not the best, but they are not too bad. I can think of lots of Enfields I'd rather have but instead of constantly striving for more, sometimes it's good to be satisfied with what one has...
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Originally Posted by
Alan de Enfield
The pictures show you have either a No4 Mk2 stock set, or a damaged No4 Mk1 stock set.
The only difference is across the 'back end' by the draws - if it is 'open' it is a Mk2, if it is 'bridged with wood then it is a Mk1
The draws and 'bridge' area are easily damaged by incorrect disassembly but the photos are not clear enough to see if the open end is due to damage or not.
You should be able to see if the wood is cleanly cut and shaped, or is it rough and broken ?
It is not broken and I now see the "BLUR" Doh I will try an edit for better pics
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Originally Posted by
Steyr Man 146
It is not broken and I now see the "BLUR" Doh I will try an edit for better pics
Mk1 furniture : If the wood in the area of the 'yellow' is absent it is a Mk2
Mine are not the best, but they are not too bad. I can think of lots of Enfields I'd rather have but instead of constantly striving for more, sometimes it's good to be satisfied with what one has...
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Alan de enfield MUCHAS GRACIAS, much thanks through your explanation it is the No.4 Mark 2.
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I assume your Long Branch was FTR'd in the UK
to Mk2/1 status if it has Mk2 wood.
Easiest way to tell is Mk2 does not have the steel tieplate across the end of forened, only a hole about 5/16 dia. on either side for a crossbolt.
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