Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this historic bolt-action rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Small Arms Limited Long Branch Arsenal No.4 MKI*!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Small Arms Limited by Long Branch Arsenal in Canada
Model: No.4 MKI*
Serial: 56L7723
Date of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .303 British
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 25 1/4"
Optics/Sights: Winged Protected Blade Front with Flip-Up Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The left side of the receiver is stamped “NO.4 MKI* / Long Branch / 1943”. The plate above the trigger is stamped “56L7723”. The Barrel is stamped with the caliber and the importer.
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 forend. Additionally, the charger bridge, which was rounded on the earlier models, was made more squared off for easier machining. The iron sights were redesigned for greater accuracy, with a rear receiver aperture battle sight calibrated for 300 yards (274 m). An additional ladder sight could be flipped up, offering incremental adjustments from 200 to 1,300 yards (183 to 1,189 m) in 100-yard (91 m) increments.
Model: No.4 MKI*
Serial: 56L7723
Date of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .303 British
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 25 1/4"
Optics/Sights: Winged Protected Blade Front with Flip-Up Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The left side of the receiver is stamped “NO.4 MKI* / Long Branch / 1943”. The plate above the trigger is stamped “56L7723”. The Barrel is stamped with the caliber and the importer.
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 forend. Additionally, the charger bridge, which was rounded on the earlier models, was made more squared off for easier machining. The iron sights were redesigned for greater accuracy, with a rear receiver aperture battle sight calibrated for 300 yards (274 m). An additional ladder sight could be flipped up, offering incremental adjustments from 200 to 1,300 yards (183 to 1,189 m) in 100-yard (91 m) increments.
This new aperture sight system was quicker and more accurate than the open rear sights on Mauser rifles, earlier Enfield models, or the Buffington battle sight found on the M1903 Springfield. The No. 4 rifle was heavier than the No. 1 Mk III, primarily due to its thicker, more robust barrel. A new bayonet was developed to complement the rifle: the spike bayonet, or No. 4 bayonet, a steel rod with a sharp point that became colloquially known as the "pigsticker" among soldiers. Towards the end of World War II, a new bladed bayonet was created for the No. 5 Mk I "jungle carbine." Post-war versions of this bayonet, designated No. 7 and No. 9, were produced to fit the No. 4 rifles. To further streamline production during the war, the No. 4 was simplified with the introduction of the No. 4 Mk I* in 1942. This model replaced the bolt release catch with a simpler notch in the bolt track of the receiver, reducing complexity and easing mass production.
Production of the No. 4 Mk I* was primarily carried out by Small Arms Limited at Long Branch in Canada and by Stevens-Savage Firearms in the United States. The No. 4 rifle was mainly produced for the United Kingdom, Canada, and other Commonwealth nations, including New Zealand. In 1943, the cost of manufacturing a No. 4 Mk I rifle was £7 15s (£7.75), while a Sten Mk II submachine gun cost only £2 10s (£2.50), highlighting the cost-effective nature of the Sten as a more readily produced alternative for certain military needs.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with a black hard carry case.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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