Rare Long Branch .22 prototype pre-cno7

[CMichaud]

My list from MCE starts 2L4307. What is puzzling from a Stores point of view is how 5L4441, 42, 43, and 44 stayed together their whole lives? All the 5Ls are 63## to 80##, and those are the outliers with most in the 5L66## range.

Are you sure that they were 5L4441, 42, 43, 44 ? I show: 5L6641, 6642,6643,6644?

 

[rgg_7]

Are the 5L serialized survival rifles one or 2 piece? Any detailed picture? This is getting interesting.

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

Are you sure that they were 5L4441, 42, 43, 44 ? I show: 5L6641, 6642,6643,6644?

Sorry, I mistyped the 66s as 44s. So excited to tell the story, I didn't proofread.

 

[rgg_7]

maple_leaf_eh - this is an exciting story. Is it possible to post a copy of the paperwork? I'm assuming the "survival" rifle is "EAL" style - 2 pc stock?

 

[Biloba]

All of this is really interesting! Thanks for sharing!

 

[bros]

The rifle is nestled comfortably in the back of the locker. When I get it out next time, I'll post them up. Bob Robinson worked at Torrington (if I remember correctly).

Sorry for my ignorance but what was "Torrington"?

 

[Biloba]

A needle factory in Bedford, that closed in 2008

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

maple_leaf_eh - this is an exciting story. Is it possible to post a copy of the paperwork? I'm assuming the "survival" rifle is "EAL" style - 2 pc stock?

Yes, short fore end, no extra bands, issue back sight, apparently with a short magazine too.
And yes, I will post on an image sharing site.

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

Yes, short fore end, no extra bands, issue back sight, apparently with a short magazine too.
And yes, I will post on an image sharing site.

My IMGUR account won't upload Adobe *.pdfs. Any suggestions?

 

[CMichaud]

What file is it and how big?

 

[rgg_7]

maple_leaf_eh - I'll PM you my email. you can send me the file and I'll attempt to upload thru my CGN account or link it..

 

[NavyShooter]

There appear to be at least 22 EAL rifles still in current inventory.

VERY interesting to see!

NS

 

[Biloba]

Would be really interesting to find a way to save these from destruction. I can adopt these all ��

 

[CMichaud]

There appear to be at least 22 EAL rifles still in current inventory.

VERY interesting to see!

NS

In 2019 there was still 110 in the system not including the LB serialed rifles associated with the applicable NSN.

Makes you wonder where 88 of them have gone over the last 18 months. Were they turned into razor blades or gifted to Rangers?

 

[cantom]

Here's the PDF file, from 98 apparently. Maybe there's something more up to date?

Mapping Branch? And thus a different set than any EAL's.

 

[CMichaud]

I sent an email to the MCE historian (hopefully I have the right guy).

I have asked if their archives may have any pics showing these rifles in use.

Will let you guys know if I hear back

 

[NavyShooter]

My guess is that the rifles were brought back into warehouses, inspected, the unserviceable ones were either put in Repairable Reserve, or disposed of/scrapped.

It's possible that some were gifted to Rangers.

NS

 

[rgg_7]

Would like to see markings on the receiver. Is the serial number stamped on the wrist? Great to see if there was any proof that there was a 22 EAL. What about 22 hornet?

 

[Biloba]

I heard few times about eal in other calibers, including .22 and .22 hornet. But never seen one. Would love to see the picture of one.
I have a strange one. In 7,62. Dcra conversion, long branch marked receiver and eal furnitures.

 

[cigar_man]

Some of those rifles might still be at CFB Borden Weapons School lockup as I have seen a row of those on the racks a few years ago.

Not Base Maintenance lockup, Weapons School Lockup, 2nd floor, (end of the hallway, if any of you have spent time there)!

There should also be a few at the CFB Borden Museum!!!

You could contact the museum, maybe not right now, because of covid.

Did any of you guys read my earlier post?



This pic shows one row of three in total, all Long Branch and EAL.

I misplaced the pic showing the row of EAL style rifles!