No4Mk1* 1942 Longbranch

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   New guy here. Last year a gunsmith friend of mine stumbled upon a horde of Enfields and other older surplus rifles (a couple Ross straight pull for instance) that had been kept in a barn here in TN and had the chicken poop on them to prove it!! 

We have "restored" about 12 of them. They range from the very early SMLE with the cartridge cut off to a real #5 Carbine. Please note that our "restorations" are strictly to make them shootable and protected again. All of them so far have been painted after stripping down to action/barrel, cleaned, stocks have had most of the bad dings steamed to raise them and they turned out pretty well. We are NOT passing these off as orignals or anything else

There was several #4s. My 1942 No4 Mk1* Longbranch, a Savage, a very nice but unruly Ishapore No4Mk1  and a Mk1 1/2 that I forget where it was made......

My friend has about 2000 rounds of ammo he wants to shoot up. Believe it or not some of it is as old as 1897 and most is 1907 with a bit from 1917. We have a few duds and a couple hangfires (no more than a second or a bit more time wise). Is kind of weird shooting 110 year old!!

Would be happy to post a few pictures of my old sweetheart if you'd like.

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Vincent Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: March 24 2008 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Vincent Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply *Topic: No4Mk1 1942 Longbranch** Posted: March 24 2008 at 7:48am
	New guy here. Last year a gunsmith friend of mine stumbled upon a horde of Enfields and other older surplus rifles (a couple Ross straight pull for instance) that had been kept in a barn here in TN and had the chicken poop on them to prove it!! We have "restored" about 12 of them. They range from the very early SMLE with the cartridge cut off to a real #5 Carbine. Please note that our "restorations" are strictly to make them shootable and protected again. All of them so far have been painted after stripping down to action/barrel, cleaned, stocks have had most of the bad dings steamed to raise them and they turned out pretty well. We are NOT passing these off as orignals or anything else There was several #4s. My 1942 No4 Mk1* Longbranch, a Savage, a very nice but unruly Ishapore No4Mk1 and a Mk1 1/2 that I forget where it was made...... My friend has about 2000 rounds of ammo he wants to shoot up. Believe it or not some of it is as old as 1897 and most is 1907 with a bit from 1917. We have a few duds and a couple hangfires (no more than a second or a bit more time wise). Is kind of weird shooting 110 year old!! Would be happy to post a few pictures of my old sweetheart if you'd like.

Eric Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Moderator Joined: October 23 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 726	Post Options Post Reply Quote Eric Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 24 2008 at 8:22am
	That would be great! Welcome to the nut-house. We all enjoy seeing pics of Enfields... chicken poop and all! Thanks for the post. Eric

Vincent Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: March 24 2008 Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Vincent Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 24 2008 at 9:01am
	Here are a few. The rifle shoots the 100 year old ammo into 1.25 to 1.5 inches at 50 yards.......I have not shot peeps before so I am working up to 100. I did repeadly hit bowling pins at 100 and our gong (12" square) @ 255 yards

Hatchetman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: September 06 2006 Location: Fernie, BC, CA Status: Offline Points: 1284	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hatchetman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 24 2008 at 9:41am
	Thats an awesome find mate! I am sure there is a stash of lithgows in a farm shed somewhere here in 'strayla as well that i would love to get my hands on.
	But the winters coming, And the snow will cover tracks, And I'll be watching, Because I'm hunting you - Sarah Blasko, The Gardens End

Cookie Monster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Joined: January 22 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 7510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Cookie Monster Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 24 2008 at 10:05am
	Vincent that is a excellent piece there mate

Eric Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Moderator Joined: October 23 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 726	Post Options Post Reply Quote Eric Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 25 2008 at 12:54am
	Hey Vincent... Just outa curiosity, where might one find that special barn you're talking about??? Cause' it sure looks to me like that chicken crap is like magic, and I gotta get me some!!

White Rhino Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: May 05 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5153	Post Options Post Reply Quote White Rhino Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 25 2008 at 12:23pm
	Swweet!
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SW28fan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: July 02 2007 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 3389	Post Options Post Reply Quote SW28fan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 25 2008 at 12:48pm
	Welcome to the Forum. I got one of those Candian Girls a 1941 No4Mk1 (No Bloody *) and I am dearly in love with her. The are nice rifles. She and my P-14 are arguing about who I am going to shoot in the next Match.
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A square 10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: December 12 2006 Location: MN , USA Status: Online Points: 16999	Post Options Post Reply Quote A square 10 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 28 2008 at 9:21am
	nice looking rifle , you did well