Long Branch Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I* .303 British Bolt-Action Rifle, 1943 Canadian WWII Production, 25.2 inch Barrel, 10-Round
Canadian-made at Long Branch Arsenal in 1943, this No. 4 Mk I* is a WWII-era Lee-Enfield with the simplified Mk I* bolt release and the classic cock-on-closing action with integral charger bridge. It retains the No. 4 pattern features collectors look for, including the receiver-mounted folding aperture sight, spike bayonet lug, and metal buttplate with trap. An IAC Billerica MA import mark is present, and the rifle includes a 10-round detachable magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows scattered scratches and blemishes consistent with age and service. Small, infrequent areas of pitting are present. The finish exhibits wear in multiple locations. The bore has minor blemishing, and the rifling remains shiny and well defined.
What’s Included
- 1x 10rd Lee-Enfield No. 4 pattern detachable steel box magazine
Built at Long Branch Arsenal in Canada, this No. 4 Mk I* represents wartime production with the Mk I* streamlined bolt release. It uses the Lee-Enfield cock-on-closing action with an integral charger bridge, and features the round bolt knob and serrated rear cocking piece associated with the pattern.
Chambered in .303 British with a 25.2 inch barrel, it feeds from a detachable 10-round box magazine. The receiver is forged steel with a blued/phosphate finish, and operation is supported by a receiver-mounted safety lever.
Sighting is via a receiver-mounted folding aperture rear paired with a protected front post using a replaceable blade. The rifle retains the No. 4-pattern spike bayonet lug at the muzzle and is outfitted with sling swivels front and rear.
Furniture consists of a full-length hardwood stock with separate wood upper handguards and an oil finish. A metal buttplate with trap door is fitted, and the length of pull measures 13.5 inches. Import markings include IAC Billerica MA with receiver and caliber marks.