What is the difference between a "Longbranch" and just a #4 mk1? I have no knoledge of Lee Enfields at all, came up with two in a trade one is a
Longbranch, and the other is just a #4 mk1 the bolt take out on the Longbranch is at the front of the action, just turn the head down in a slot. The #4 mk1 is
a spring loaded detent that you press down at the rear, why the difference?
The Longbranch is all matching numbers in excelent shape with a two grove barrel, the #4 mk1 has been bubbafied (BAD) good job but ruined all hopes of rebuild, has a six grove barrel. both have very good to new bores, wood on Longbranch is nice, the other is of course scred up o'well will make good trade goods at the gunshow. The Longbranch stays with me, waiting on dies and brass to cast and load next week. Hope it shoots as good as it looks!!
Forgot to add both are 1942 and I find no import marks on eather.
The Longbranch is all matching numbers in excelent shape with a two grove barrel, the #4 mk1 has been bubbafied (BAD) good job but ruined all hopes of rebuild, has a six grove barrel. both have very good to new bores, wood on Longbranch is nice, the other is of course scred up o'well will make good trade goods at the gunshow. The Longbranch stays with me, waiting on dies and brass to cast and load next week. Hope it shoots as good as it looks!!
Forgot to add both are 1942 and I find no import marks on eather.
