Long Branch No. 4 MKI T Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Scope

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Exceptional Long Branch No. 4 MKI T Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Scope, Scope Case and Transport ChestManufactured in Canada by Long Branch of Ontario and later inspected at the London Proof House, this is an example of a 1945/46 production Long Branch SMLE Number No.4 MKI rifle upgraded to the "T" sniper pattern. Originally introduced for WWII, by England, the No.4 MKI T was the go-to sniper rifle for Great Britain and the Commonwealth of Nations for decades. It has the standard folding peep rear sight with the fixed, battle sight, properly lacking the peep sight, to allow for clearance of the rifle scope. The left side of the receiver has the standard Long Branch/No 4 MK I markings with the appropriate proofs on various parts. The front underside of the barrel at the muzzle is marked with British/Canadian Tonnage and "NP" marks. It is fitted with the proper one-piece side mount with the split, two-piece scope rings. The scope base is numbered "90L8304", and the scope rings are unnumbered. The scope is marked as a "TEL. STG. No. 32 MK3/COS 2039A/R.E.L. CANADA/351-C" with the "C B" in blue and "W" in red paint. It is fitted with a walnut forestock that is stamped with single "broad arrow/C" proof with no other markings or proofs and a walnut buttstock, that is also stamped with a single "broad arrow/C" proof mark, which is fitted with a blackened steel buttplate and raised walnut cheekpiece. Included with the rifle is a dark green painted hardwood transport case that is stenciled on the front "CHEST S.A. No. 15 MK.1", with several other identifying markings/areas having been painted over. It comes with a late 1945 pattern matching hard canvas scope carrying case with the web carrying straps, a leather sling and a set of leather lens caps.