Guns International #: 102966679
Seller's Inventory #: 247002

Category - Enfield Rifles - Military Rifles - Non-US

Category
Enfield Rifles
Military Rifles - Non-US

1944 mfr. LONG BRANCH Enfield No. 4 Mk1* C&R Infantry Rifle TORONTO WWII

Description:
1944 mfr. LONG BRANCH Enfield No. 4 Mk1* C&R Infantry Rifle TORONTO WWII   

WORLD WAR 2 Production

Here we present a C&R World War II Era Long Branch Enfield No. 4 Mk1* Rifle, made in 1944 at the Long Branch Arsenal in Toronto, Canada. The British No. 4 rifle was a development of the Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield Rifle. It featured a heavier, flat sided body, a heavier barrel, and an aperture rear sight. The No. 4 was approved for service in November of 1939, but due to the difficulties of setting up production in new factories, it didn’t see large scale production until early 1942. After that point, it became the primary British and Canadian infantry weapon. Production took place at the Royal Ordnance Factories at Fazakerley and Maltby, along with the BSA’s plant at Shirley and at the Long Branch Arsenal in Toronto, Canada.

In the late 1940s, production ceased at the BSA-Shirley facility. Somewhere around 1950, the rifle fabrication machinery was sold to the Pakistan Ordnance Factory in Wah, Pakistan. The Pakistan Ordnance Factory (P.O.F.) undertook an extensive “Factory Thorough Repair” (FTR) program, refurbishing a good many No. 4 MK1 rifles. This involved various improvement including the replacement of simplified wartime rear sights with the MK1 sight which had originally been intended for this rifle.

The overall condition is good. This example is arsenal refinished. Robust action. Bright, rifled bore. The stock is very good with minimal evidence of handling but does have a gouge on the right wrist. Markings are clear. “Canada” import marked on the barrel near the muzzle. Smooth refinish on the receiver. “1944” dated receiver. Serial numbers on the bolt and the stock socket match.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 25 inches.

Caliber: .303 British

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$1400

#247002

 

Price: $1,400.00                     Buy Now

Curio/Relic: Yes