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dbergstrom · August 22, 2008, 02:44 PM

I was at the Gun Shop this morning and they just got a Consignment rifle in, as mentioned, it's marked Longbranch No.4 Mk.1* 1945, S.N. 87LXXXX, with small letters ENG/UK on the left side.

All is good so far, the strange thing is the configuration is that of a No. 5 Jungle Carbine, but the front handguard strap is standard No.4 Mk.1.

Anyone aware of this configuration? I want to buy it as it's in great shape but they think it a rare piece and don't know how to price it.

Is this a fake, re-build or a rarity?

August 22, 2008, 02:44 PM	#1
dbergstrom Junior Member Join Date: January 7, 2008 Posts: 4	*Longbranch No.4 Mk1 ??** I was at the Gun Shop this morning and they just got a Consignment rifle in, as mentioned, it's marked Longbranch No.4 Mk.1* 1945, S.N. 87LXXXX, with small letters ENG/UK on the left side. All is good so far, the strange thing is the configuration is that of a No. 5 Jungle Carbine, but the front handguard strap is standard No.4 Mk.1. Anyone aware of this configuration? I want to buy it as it's in great shape but they think it a rare piece and don't know how to price it. Is this a fake, re-build or a rarity?