Interesting article on Long Branch, Small Arms Ltd.

Error No.1: They didn't manufacture the MkI* at first, only the MkI. (and it's a pity they didn't stay with the MkI)

It reads as though they started making C1's in the 1940s - no mention of the Korean War at all.

An awful lot of typos for a research article, but an interesting read.

The demise of CAL: one more thing we can thank Turdo for.
 
RRCo. said:
Error No.1: They didn't manufacture the MkI* at first, only the MkI. (and it's a pity they didn't stay with the MkI)
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True, and we can blame Savage Arms for that little labour saving/cost cutting feature.

Thankfully, the British never adopted it and actually improved the design with the No.4 Mk2.

If only Long Branch had done the same.

Can you imagine a parkerized 1950 No.4 Mk2 Long Branch rifle with a micrometer rear sight?
 
It's a great article ... :)

As an add-on follow for those that may be interested ...

We have a member "Bullseye4mkI*", who posted this article last January. His grandfather (1906-1998) was a long time executive at Long Branch (and other entities) from 1940-1970. Because of that connection, he added what he called "The Paper Trail", which included pics of the initial paperwork/correspondence on the establishment of the Long Branch arm of the Canadianicon Arsenals. He noted the reference of the short interim adopted name: 'The Toronto Rifle Factory'

History of Long Branch Arsenal (Posted January 2012)http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=36139

Regards,
Doug
 
Great article. Thanks for posting it. It is great information on the manufacture of the Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk 1 and Sten Mk II.

Does anyone know of similar information about the Inglis company who manufactured Browning Hi-powers and Bren LMGs?

- Jayne
 
Here's a follow-up thread, also from January 2012, again posted by member Bullseye4mkI*, who's grandfather (1906-1998) was a long time executive at Long Branch (and other entities) from 1940-1970.

History of Small Arms Limited (October 1943 - March 1946)http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=36140
Prepared by the Assistant Manager, Small Arms Division, 1946.

It also has an interesting graph showing the monthly production of the No.4 Rifle from October 1943 until December 1945.

Regards,
Doug
 
When did Savage/ Long Branch switch from No 4 Mk 1 to the Mk 1* versions for which they are most recognized? Any idea of how many Mk 1 were made of each before the switchovers? Any source of this information (ie is it in Skennerton's big book?)
Thanks, Vincent
 
MapleSugar said:
Can you imagine a parkerized 1950 No.4 Mk2 Long Branch rifle with a micrometer rear sight?
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