{"product_id":"1942-long-branch-no-4-mk-i-lee-enfield-rifle-matching-bolt-303-british","title":"1942 Long Branch No.4 Mk I* Lee-Enfield Rifle – Matching Bolt – .303 British","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1610\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOffered here is an original Canadian-produced \u003cstrong data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eLong Branch No.4 Mk I\u003c\/strong\u003e* Lee-Enfield rifle chambered in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e.303 British\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufactured in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e1942\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the earliest production years at the Long Branch Small Arms factory in Ontario during the Second World War.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eThe receiver is correctly marked \u003cem data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003e\"No.4 Mk I\u003c\/em\u003e \/ LONG BRANCH \/ 1942,\"\u003c\/em\u003e* identifying this rifle as an early wartime Canadian production. The Mk I* variant incorporates the simplified bolt release system adopted by Long Branch to increase wartime manufacturing efficiency while retaining the excellent strength and reliability for which the Lee-Enfield is known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003eThis example retains its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003ematching serialized bolt\u003c\/strong\u003e, an increasingly desirable feature on military surplus Lee-Enfield rifles. The rifle is fitted with the correct early\u003cstrong data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003e flip rear sight\u003c\/strong\u003e, proper Long Branch front sight protector assembly, and an original Canadian-pattern magazine marked \u003cstrong data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eSMC\u003c\/strong\u003e (Small Arms Metal Company). The zinc alloy buttplate carries the correct \u003cstrong data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003eLCO\u003c\/strong\u003e marking associated with wartime Canadian production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2670\" class=\"\"\u003eThe metal finish remains in very good military condition with honest service wear throughout. The walnut stock displays an attractive original appearance with expected handling marks from military service but no significant structural issues observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2820\"\u003eThe bore is especially impressive, remaining \u003cstrong data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003ebright with strong, sharp rifling\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this rifle equally attractive to collectors and shooters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2958\"\u003eA highly desirable early-war Canadian Lee-Enfield that represents one of the finest Commonwealth service rifles of the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53404912910447,"sku":"NR000263","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/IMG_0596.jpg?v=1782427848","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/products\/1942-long-branch-no-4-mk-i-lee-enfield-rifle-matching-bolt-303-british","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}