LONG BRANCH NO.4 MKI* CAL. .303 british.


Caliber: .303 British
System of operation: Bolt action
Lenght overall: 44.5 inches
Barrel lenght: 25.2 inches
Feed device: 10 shot Box Magazine
Sight:Front: Blade with protecting ears
Sight:Rear: Leaf sight
Weight: 9.06 lb
Muzzle velocity: 2440 f.p.s.


The Long Branch No.4 MKI* were produced in Canada during WW2.



Close-up of the Long Branch No.4 action.



Markings on this 1943 Long Branch rifle.


Markings used on Post-war rifles.



The Long Branch safety catch was of a special type only used on Canadian made rifles .



Close-up of groved handguard used earlier in the War.



Close-up of smooth handguard used later in the War.



Close-up of No.4 CMK3 rearsight.



Assorted No.4 rearsights used on Long Branch, Savage and British made rifles.



Long Branch No.4 nosecap, note the bayonet locking lugs on the barrel.


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