WWII Canadian Long Branch No.4 Mk I* .303 British Bolt-Action Rifle (1942)
Made in Canada by Small Arms Limited (Long Branch) in 1942, this No.4 Mk I* is a WWII-era Lee-Enfield variant with excellent bore condition and classic No.4 features. It retains the Mk I* bolt-head withdrawal slot configuration, charger bridge for clip-loading, and spigot-style bayonet boss. This example includes a khaki web sling dated 1944 with Broad Arrow and a detachable 10-round steel magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and handling marks are present on exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- 1x 10-round detachable Lee-Enfield No.4 pattern steel box magazine
- Khaki web sling marked "T & A. H. 1944" with Broad Arrow (installed)
Produced by Small Arms Limited (Long Branch) in Canada during WWII, this 1942 No.4 Mk I* reflects Canadian wartime manufacture with the model’s simplified Mk I* bolt-head withdrawal slot in the receiver in place of the separate bolt-release catch. The serial number location is on the right side of the butt-socket/band, consistent with Long Branch production practices.
The rifle retains hallmark No.4 features: a charger bridge for clip-loading, a No.4 spigot-style bayonet boss at the muzzle, and an alloy buttplate with a trap for an oiler/pull-through. Two barrel bands are present, including a mid-band with sling swivel, supporting field service handling and carry options.
Furniture is hardwood with a full-length, two-piece stock, a straight-comb butt, and two upper handguards. The upper handguard shows longitudinal grasping grooves typical of the pattern. The receiver is steel, and the length of pull measures 13.0 inches.
Sighting equipment includes a front blade with protective ears and a receiver-mounted aperture rear sight. The 25.2-inch barrel and excellent bore with sharp rifling complement the .303 British chambering. Feeding is via the included detachable 10-round steel box magazine, with a capacity of 10+1.
This example also arrives with a khaki web sling marked "T & A. H. 1944" and Broad Arrow, installed on the rifle, which aligns well with the rifle’s WWII Canadian origin.