What to do with a Long Branch No. 4 Mk 1 ?

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Hi everyone. New to this forum and firearms in general.
Last year my father passed away and he had a Long Branch No. 4 Mk 1 in his possession. I am not sure where he got it from, its age, etc.
My mother does not want it in her house, and I am not interested in owning it, as it has no family history, so probably looking to sell it at some point.
Would be interested in knowing more about it though. Any references available to check out the serial number 11L8741

Thanks!
 
I could be interested in buying it!! Post some pics of it as that's needed to ascertain some history behind it. Any markings,overall from both sides,rear of bolt etc etc. The more pics the better
 
you could sell it, as they go for 600-1200 depending on condition. to be honest, i would keep it. the value will only go up and its a cool piece of canadian history.
 
Well not sure how familiar you are with Longbranch enfield rifles, but based on your serial number I think it is about a 1942 production. Also in case you are not aware longbranch rifles were made in Canada. Does it still have all of its wood or was it sporterized?
 
Hi. Not sure what sporterized is? Still trying to figure out the picture posting. If you send me an email to silas@shaw.ca, I can send some photos. Thanks for your assistance.
 
Pay attention to the above posts! Your father's executor does not need any paperwork to possess and deal with the firearm in the course of an executor's duties, for a "reasonable" period of time to settle the estate. It took us a couple years to get final clearance certificates from Revenue Canada before we could "settle" my mother-in-law's estate. If you are not the executor of your father's will, and if you do not have a "Possession and Acquisition Licence", you can not "possess" or "acquire" (including "borrow") that firearm. Without a "PAL", you can not "inherit" it. Without a PAL you will not be able to buy ammunition for it, nor take it out "shooting", unless accompanied by a person who does possess a PAL.
 
Received pictures. It's a sporterized 1942 LB MK1*. The barrel has been cur back to the front sight and the fore stock shortened just past the handguard midband (very typical the post war sporters sold by SIR, Sears, Eatons, Hudson Bay etc)). The rear sight is a MK1 Brit. Looks like a good functional hunting rifle. The "executor" , may that be you, your mother or another person designated in his Will can sell the rifle. You should check and see if there's any ammo in the house. Usually is. If you need any help with this you have my email. Ron
 
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