Need Help Identify stock?

[Steyr Man 146]

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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[browningautorifle]

Really hard to see those pics but it does look like a No4 Mk2...

[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 ?

[Steyr Man 146]

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

[Alan de Enfield]

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

[Steyr Man 146]

Alan de enfield MUCHAS GRACIAS, much thanks through your explanation it is the No.4 Mark 2.

[Surpmil]

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.