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just had to
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 2:09 pm
by ballkeeper
went in to kranks for bp an primers,
then saw this lee enfield mk4 no 1 long branch ,from canada to italy never issued ,needs cosmo oil removed or something,
cleaned barrel with brunox
Re: just had to
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 3:17 pm
by bhodge
Nice one. I've got a Longbranch Mk4 #1* with the same history as yours. Manufactured in 1943, never issued or shot in service. Donated to the Italian military shortly after the war. Mine came into the UK in 2015, I bought it in March 2016. The CIP proof marks confirm the date as 2015.
Two groove barrel, and shoots like a dream...
Re: just had to
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 3:23 pm
by ballkeeper
this 1 star too, 1943 also number /pattern stamps on the wood,not sure what though,
good yours shoots well . hope to shoot mine soon
do you reload for yours ??
Re: just had to
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 3:38 pm
by bhodge
I do reload for it. Currently using 41.5grains of Swiss RS50, with 174grain heads. I have got a few at 42grains of the same powder that I want to give a try next time I'm out.
When I got mine i researched it's history "to death", I wanted to know everything that the markings could tell me. CM in a box indicates the date the Italian proof house tested it - as I said in my case it's 2015. CL = 2014, CN = 2016 etc.
Re: just had to
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 4:05 pm
by ballkeeper
just this 2017 then
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Re: just had to
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 4:43 pm
by bhodge
CM in a square, 2015 same as mine.
Proofed at Gardone Brescia.
Re: just had to
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 5:01 pm
by ballkeeper
ballkeeper wrote:just this 2017 then
ooops yes 2015
Re: just had to
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 5:09 pm
by bhodge
I'm no authority on the Lee Enfield, but what I've told you is correct as I remember it. It's been over a year since I've done any research so if I'm wrong...then it's only 'a bit' wrong. I'm sure someone will correct me.
All the best ballkeeper, and good luck with your new old rifle.
Re: just had to
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 6:28 pm
by GeeRam
ballkeeper wrote:went in to kranks for bp an primers,
then saw this lee enfield mk4 no 1 long branch ,from canada to italy never issued ,needs cosmo oil removed or something,
cleaned barrel with brunox
Unissued LB No.4........lovely
Re: just had to
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 6:29 pm
by ballkeeper
bhodge wrote:I'm no authority on the Lee Enfield, but what I've told you is correct as I remember it. It's been over a year since I've done any research so if I'm wrong...then it's only 'a bit' wrong. I'm sure someone will correct me.
All the best ballkeeper, and good luck with your new old rifle.
thank you, its all good, iam hoping to shoot it soon, cant wait ,getting mag out bit hard