1945 Long Branch No4 (T). Found my 'Holy Grail'! -----PIC HEAVY

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I dreamed of one. Never thought I'd have one. But here it is:

Recently I was very, very lucky!!! Not only did I find someone that had the LB No4T (for the last 45-50 years), but he was willing to sell and I had the money!

Long Branch No4 MkI* T 1945
REL Mk3 Scope
All matching, 'Maltese Crosses' in the correct places. Scope number is matched onto butt and rifle number onto scope mount. Bore and bolt face absolutely MINT! The wood almost perfect (as shown).
I'm pretty sure it never saw service and round count is very low (I added a few last night)! :cool: Shoots like a tack-driver!
Rifle has 'ENGLAND' export mark in the normal spot (right side of receiver).

Came with extra goodies. Sniper Box, British canvas scope can (of course not matching), original lens cap, sling, box of 1943 ammo and the Original Inspection tag!

If anyone is an expert on the Canadian versions (I know more about the Brits) I'm ready to listen and learn...











With my British Brother...
 
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Nice rifle .. :)

My wife owns 2 LB snipers. The one you see in this MKL entry below and she also has another one Serial #90L8179 Rel Scope 158-C that's only 18 serial numbers away from it.

1945 Enfield No.4 Mk1*(T) Longbranch Sniper Riflehttp://www.milsurps.com/content.php?r=143-1945-Enfield-No.4-Mk1*(T)-Long-Branch-Sniper-Rifle
Serial # 90L8161 c/w matching Model No.32 Mk.3 R.E.L Canada Scope Serial # 174-C

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The serial number on you rifle is not far off either of hers.

Question: Does your transit chest hinge have 4 screws anchoring it to the chest?

Also, you might want to add your rifle to stencollector's listing:

1945 Longbranch No4mk1*T Serial and Scope List http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=48117

By the way, I wouldn't worry about the fact that it's a British Scope Case, as the carrying case for the No.32 REL scope for the Long Branch No.4(T) sniper rifle, unlike it's British counterpart for their No.4(T) sniper rifle, was NOT marked with the serial number of the corresponding rifle.

Carrying Case for REL No.32 Mk 3 Scope used on Long Branch No.4(T) sniper rifle.

Markings:
CASE.SGT.TEL.C No.8 Mk 2
C.O.S. 2578A
REL/CANADA

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Regards,
Doug
 
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