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*SOLD* 1943 Long Branch No.4 MKI* .303 Brit Park *CANADIAN PRODUCED WWII RIFLE*
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
By the late 1930s, the need for a more modern and efficient rifle became apparent, and in 1941, the Rifle, No. 4 Mk I was officially adopted by the British Army. The No. 4 was an improvement over its predecessor, the No. 1 Mk III, retaining the same basic action but with enhancements that made it stronger and easier to mass-produce. The new design eliminated the nose cap found on the SMLE (Short Magazine Lee-Enfield), allowing the barrel to protrude from the end of the f
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Mar 31st 2025