Long Branch CNo4Mk1* -- serial numbered magazines?

stickhunter said:
Quick question ---

Did the C No4Mk1* rifles produced in the early 50's come with serialed magazines or were they left unnumbered?
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They were unserialed from the factory.

However, certain end users serial numbered them.

Typical are the Greek rifles. You can tell one of them easily...they leave the L out of the serial number on the magazine.
 
cantom said:
They were unserialed from the factory.

However, certain end users serial numbered them.

Typical are the Greek rifles. You can tell one of them easily...they leave the L out of the serial number on the magazine.
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Thanks for the info cantom... I finally found a similar comment in one of the earlier threads here:

Bolt head should be blued. It should be marked "CA" not "LB" as these were assembled by Canadian Arsenals. Most are size 0 or 1. If bright and size 2 it's most likely been changed. Mags were never serialized. Check the spline. It should be stamped "CA" not "LB". Lots of parts have been changed out over the years so you're going to see a mix of parts on any rifle in circulation.....very few unfired and if such should have its original wrapping. Ron
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I was curious because the 1950 C No4MkI* that I own has two serial numbers on its magazine, one of which is struck out, but neither of which match the receiver/bolt. If I can track down an unmarked magazine, I can bring it a little closer to original condition.
 
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