Long Branch No.4 Mk I* .303 British Bolt-Action Rifle, 1943 Canadian WWII Production, 25.2 in Barrel, 10-Round
This 1943 Long Branch No.4 Mk I* is a Canadian WWII-production Lee-Enfield chambered in .303 British, noted for its simplified Mk I* bolt-head release and rear-locking Lee action. It retains classic No.4 features including a front sight protector/base (front sight blade not installed), an aperture rear sight, full-length hardwood stock with brass buttplate and trap, and a charger bridge. The rifle shows an L-series serial indicator for Long Branch production and comes with two 10-round No.4 pattern magazines. The bore is described as very clean with a mirror finish and strong rifling.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle shows normal signs of prior use and handling for its age. The bore is very clean with a mirror finish, and the rifling presents strong, well-formed lands and grooves. The action cycles smoothly.
What’s Included
- Long Branch Rifle No.4 Mk I* in .303 British
- Two 10-round Lee-Enfield No.4 pattern detachable steel box magazines (as shown)
Built at the Canadian Long Branch factory during WWII, this No.4 Mk I* reflects 1943 production and the period’s streamlined updates. The Mk I* pattern uses the simplified bolt-head release notch while retaining the round bolt knob and the Lee rear-locking action known for smooth cycling.
The sighting system is the No.4 setup with a front sight protector/base (blade not installed) and an aperture rear sight. A charger bridge is present on the receiver for easy loading from chargers.
Furniture is the full-length hardwood stock with upper handguard featuring longitudinal grooves, complemented by a brass buttplate with trap and sling swivels. The barrel assembly uses two barrel bands, and the muzzle features a pinned front sight protector with the correct No.4 spike-bayonet boss.
The 25.2-inch barrel and approximately 44.5-inch overall length balance handling and sight radius. Chambered in .303 British with a 10-round detachable magazine, this rifle preserves the No.4 service configuration and includes two No.4 pattern steel magazines.
Markings include "No4 Mk I* LONG BRANCH" on the receiver, with an L-series serial indicator denoting Canadian Long Branch production.