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SOLD SOLD (LAY-AWAY 15/09) **RARE**, British, Lee Enfield Snipers Rifle Number 4T MK I Rifle by Long Branch, Number 32 Mk I Telescopic Sight, Mount & Leather Sling. **UK DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATE** Sn - 22844 The British Lee Enfield rifle was the standard rifle of the British and Commonwealth forces from the 1890s. The number 4 rifle was approved for service in 1939, replacing the number 1 rifle and full scale production was achieved in 1942. Various models of British Lee Enfield rifles were used from the First World War as sniper rifles. In 1939, the Number 4 rifle was trialled as a snipers rifle and were approved for issued from 1942. This is a rare and excellent 1943 dated Long Branch number 4 Mark 1* 4T snipers rifle complete with its number 32 mark 1 telescopic sight, sight cover and leather sniper sling. The action is marked on the left hand side No 4 MK 1* (F) FTR LONG BRANCH 1943 (DATE). The rifle carries the serial number 5L3782 on the left wrist of the action. The rifle has the correct rear sight with the fixed battlesight part oof the sight being removed together with the foresight blade. The rifle is fitted with number 32 telescopic sight and mount which is clear and in good working condition. The sight is stamped TEL STG: No32MK1 U.T.C. OS 433A No 114 and a crowfoot. The telescopic sight is complete with its brown leather cover which is stamped with a crowfoot BMG 1942 and a CROWFOOT over WD. The woodwork is in excellent condition and retains its original detachable cheek piece. The rifle is fitted with an adjustable leather sniper sling with brass fittings. The rifle has a U.K. deactivation certificate and the gun cocks and fires, the safety catch works and the magazine can be removed. The price includes UK delivery and the deactivation certificate. Sn 22844 £0.00
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