RIFLE: LONG BRANCH MODEL NO. 4 MK1*, SERIAL NUMBER 75L0226, BLUE, CASE NOT INCLUDED, BOLT, 303 BRITISH, 25", USED Notes: LONG BRANCH NO. 4 MK1* 303 BRITISH RIFLE: LONG BRANCH MODEL NO. 4 MK1*, SERIAL NUMBER 75L0226, BLUE, CASE NOT INCLUDED, BOLT, 303 BRITISH, 25", USED key features of your No. 4 Mk 1 Long Branch 1944* rifle:Mechanical & Design FeaturesSimplified Bolt Release: Uses the Mk 1* specific cutout notch in the receiver rail for quick bolt removal, rather than the separate spring-loaded plunge catch found on standard British-made No. 4 models.Two-Groove Rifling: Features wartime-production simplified rifling inside the barrel, which accelerated factory output at the Small Arms Limited plant while maintaining exceptional field accuracy.Receiver Markings: Stamped on the left side of the receiver with the "Long Branch" factory designation, the "1944" production year, and the "No. 4 Mk 1*" model name.Canadian Walnut or Birch Stock: Stocked with original military-length wood furniture, typically native Canadian birch or beech, complete with the front handguards extending near the muzzle.Matching & Collector Value StatusAll-Matching Serials: Features the identical serial number sequence (75L0226) stamped onto both the receiver wall and the rear face of the bolt handle, guaranteeing it has retained its original factory bolt.Late 1944 Timeline: The "75L" prefix places this rifle at the absolute tail end of the peak 1944 Canadian wartime production block, making it a highly desirable piece of late-war history.Detachable 10-Round Magazine: Fed by a correct 10-round detachable steel box magazine, stamped with Canadian factory markings on the ribbing.