Lee Enfield ID help - lots of pictures

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Hey guys,

Recently I was given a 1942 Longbranch No4 Mk1* and I have a few questions relating to markings and stamps. The rifle is all matching, and on the wrist has the serial number stamped twice. I am wondering why they would do this? Also, under the forestock there seems to be an arrow stamp, not the standard Brit/Cdn arrow, an almost 3-D arrow The arrow is also on the bolt handle. The rifle is also chambered to 7.62 and has a "CA" and "7.62" stamp, I am curious as what the CA is? Also, there is an "L" stamp on the butstock, anyone have an idea what this means? Longbranch? The rifle is also very heavy, much heavier then a standard No4, anyone have any idea why?

The rifle is also fitted with a PH-5C sight - dumb question, but how does it screw onto the base :redface: The front sight also looks different to me, anyone have any info on this?

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Thanks!
 
Looks like a DCRA conversion to 7.62 with the Canadian Arsenals barrel....# 797 appears to be the job number as noted on bolt...does that number appear on the front area of the receiver?

Still has a .303 mag so you can just single feed it as a .7.62mm.
You can modify it to be a 7.62 repeater with a mag/ejector conversion.

To put the two parts of the sight on...
Unscrew the side knurled front facing knob out on the sight base then push it in...it's spring loaded on a shaft, then you can push the top section of the sight down into the slot past this shaft.
Release pressure on the knob and then tighten it back up in the position where you want the sight top to stay as far as zero goes....just look at the gradations when you slide it on and release pressure where you want it to stay.

Front sight is an adjustable target blade.....box looks like it's for a CNo7 .22...guys looking for those!

L on butt means Long...longer length of pull usually better for prone shooting which is how most DCRA shooting was done.

Cheers Paul
 
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Looks like a DCRA conversion to 7.62 with the Canadian Arsenals barrel....# 797 appears to be the job number as noted on bolt...does that number appear on the front area of the receiver?

To put the two parts of the sight on...
Unscrew the side knurled front facing knob out on the sight base then push it in...it's spring loaded on a shaft, then you can push the top section of the sight down into the slot past this shaft.
Release pressure on the knob and then tighten it back up in the position where you want the sight top to stay as far as zero goes....just look at the gradations when you slide it on and release pressure where you want it to stay.

Front sight is an adjustable target blade.....box looks like it's for a CNo7 .22...guys looking for those!

L on butt means Long...longer length of pull usually better for prone shooting which is how most DCRA shooting was done.

Cheers Paul
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Excellent thanks!
 
You were GIVEN this rifle? I wish people would give me nice things like that, these usually go for around $700 on the EE if they are a actual DCRA conversion. Looks to be in great shape too. I really want one of these.

Also, the "CA" is "Canadian Arsenals", its what Long Branch became later on after 1945 (I think, dates are not my thing). Although they still stamped their firearms Long Branch. The "L" on the butt stock means its a longer then normal stock for the taller type.
 
Fore sight stamped CENTRAL was made by an Australian company called Central which made target sights for LEs.
The 3D arrow mark is the Canadian property mark which replaced the C/I\ in the early 1950s. Also used as a proofmark.
CA trademark of Canadian Arsenals Longbranch.
C double/I\ on body ring shows that this arm was sold from army stores legally.
 
Thanks. What sort of ammo should I be putting through this? heavy bullets? light bullets? Ill have to start with some commercial stuff, any reccomendations?
 
Awesome, thanks for the information. I'm going to head up to the range tomorrow with some commercial stuff, depending on the results, perhaps a range report....
 
Hey, I seem to remember you saying you were not a fan of enfields and sold your last one, and if I remember right said "I have one holding up my deck right now" or something like that. So, you should give the rifle to me, an obvious enfield lover and go back to your moisins:p
 
LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1 said:
Hey, I seem to remember you saying you were not a fan of enfields and sold your last one, and if I remember right said "I have one holding up my deck right now" or something like that. So, you should give the rifle to me, an obvious enfield lover and go back to your moisins:p
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lol I never had one holding up my deck, but after today's shoot... Im converted completely. Range report to come tonight...
 
I'm convinced that there is nothing in this world as addictive as an accurate Lee Enfield, you find one that shoots well, then you're willing to buy every damned one they made to find another that shoots as well. Congratulations on owning a great piece of Canadian history.
 
The front sight is similar to the Brindles kit that we occasionally see here. It allowed you to change to a different height or profile insert without losing the lateral zero.
If the twist rate is around 1:10 (as I have seen) then bullets in the 180-190 gn region will be needed; the military 144-ish one won't shoot worth a damn.
 
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