Bidspirit auction | 1944 Long Branch No. 4

1944 Long Branch No. 4 Mk I* .303 Rifle - Small Arms Limited Long Branch No. 4 Mk I* bolt-action rifle in .303 British, dated 1944, serial number 60L7742. Sporterized configuration with 22-inch barrel, 41-inch overall length, blued steel, wood buttstock and shortened fore-end, detachable 10-round box magazine, military-pattern micrometer aperture rear sight, Parker-Hale adjustable front sight, and sling swivels. Receiver and barrel bear Long Branch, ENGLAND export, caliber, and British commercial proof markings. CONDITION: Sporterized with shortened fore-end, removed upper handguards, and barrel shortened to 22 inches. No buttplate is fitted. Wood shows scattered scratches, dings, and finish wear, including heavier marks at the butt; metal shows scattered scratches and edge wear. Bore is mirror bright with strong rifling. Maker: BRitish Model: 1944 Long Branch No. 4 Mk Caliber/Gauge: .303 British Serial Number: 60L7742 Barrel Length: 22” Overall Length: 41” # of Shots: 10 Type: Rifle NICS Required: YES