With thanks to Advisory Panel member Lance, check out the entry in the Canada - Milsurp Knowledge Library (click here) http://www.milsurps.com/forumdisplay.php?f=10
A rare 1941 No.4 Mk1 Long Branch Rifle (click here) ..... http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=3447
This is a fascinating rifle to study its markings and components in detail, with some interesting oddities and variations from the standard No.4 Mk1* noted in the "Collector's Feedback and Comments" section of the main Knowledge Libary entry. There's also information with pictured examples of how to check for a correct front waisted sight protector, versus a home made, or possible fake.
For additional comparisons by collectors, Lance has added pics of "waisted" front sight protectors mounted on a SMLE Mk VI Trials rifle and a No4. Mk1 Trials rifle.
Also, to show another variation that occurred during the manufacture of this rifle, he's added pics of his own No.4 Mk1 Long Branch that was thrown into production in the first quarter of '42, noting that it had both Mk I and Mk I* bolt release mechanisms.
Regards,
Badger
