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LOT 1368
Exceptional Canadian Long Branch No. 4 Mk I* (T) Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Scope, Scope Case and Transport Chest - Serial no. 90L8071, 303 cal., 25 inch round bbl., parkerized/blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in Canada by Long Branch of Ontario and later inspected at the London Proof House
(still wearing its period hanging inspection tag), this is an exceptional 1945 production Long Branch SMLE No. 4 Mk I* (T) sniper rifle. These rifles
were used by both the British and Canadian armies during World War II and the Korean War. The rifle has the modified rear sight without
battle aperture that was fitted to British and Canadian No. 4 Mk I (T) sniper rifles and distinctive quick detachable telescopic sight mount.
The left of the receiver is marked “No 4 Mk I*/Long Branch/1945” followed by a “T”. The serial number, “90L8071” is marked on the left of the
butt socket and on the rear of the bolt handle. The scope tube is marked on top “TEL STG No 32 MKIII/OS2039A/AK&S No 28193/1945” in four
lines. It is also marked with the large red “W” for water proofed and blue “B” for bloomed lens. The scope mount is marked “X31918” on the left
below the rear scope ring and both scope rings are correctly matched and in sequence. It is complete with a set of original World War II British
issue leather scope caps and a green painted metal scope case marked on top “CASE, STG. TEL. No8” with the correct label on the inside of
the lid with period hand written matching number to the scope. It is complete with an original wooden transport chest, marked on the side
“CHEST,S.A. No15 MKI” and has the correct equipment listing on the inside of the lid and a leather sling still inside the waxed wrapping paper.
The outside of the wooden chest has an old shipping label from the “Hunters Lodge Inc.”
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 99% original Canadian wartime parkerized and blue finishes. The magazine has some scattered very light
surface pitting visible. Stock is also excellent with only one small pressure dent on top of the rear hand guard, minimal handling marks and
distinct edges overall. Mechanically excellent. Included scope is also excellent with 98% original black painted finish with light wear on
the front and rear eye pieces, the scope case is also excellent with 98% original green painted finish, chest is very good with 90% original
green painted finish with wear on the edges and bottom, a crack that runs nearly the full length of the lid (which still remains sturdy), and modern
replacement leather handles (one of the handles is torn). This excellent example of a Canadian Long Branch No. 4 Mk I* (T) sniper rifle would make an exceptional addition to any World War II sniper collection!
gain in the barrel, and a set of integral mounting
lugs on the barrel to preserve bayonet/launcher functionality, while retaining the receiver mounted
“battle sight” introduced with the Mk V rifle. Many of the features tested on the Mk VI would be integrated into the No. Mk I 4 SMLE,
which was Great Britain’s go-to infantry rifle for World War II. Blade front and folding peep ladder rear sights, with the left side of the socket hand-
stamped “ENFIELD/1930/NO.1.MK.V1(sic)/A0187”, “crown/GP” and “ENGLAND” marked on the right side of the chamber, sliding magazine cutoff, and a section dished out of the left
side of the receiver to ease access to the safety. Matching numbers are present on the bolt and magazine, the latter with an opening cut into the The stock follows the traditional SMLE profile, with the addition of deep and broad checkering on the forearm and a smooth brass buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine as arsenal refurbished, with 90% of the current blue, showing areas of covered pitting, patches of brown patina, and mild h overall. The stock is very fine, with some light scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
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Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 1369
Very Scarce British Enfield No. 1 Mk. VI Bolt Action Trials Rifle
- Serial no. A0187, 303 cal., 25 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood stock.
Developed in the 1920s/1930s, the Mk VI Enfield was part of a series of trials intended
to replace or upgrade the Short-Magazine Lee Enfield as a result of observations during World War One. Among other changes, the Mk VI integrated a heavier barrel for better performance
during sustained fire, a lighter nose cap to offset the
bottom. andling marks