^Lot 2280 SPORTERIZED LONG BRANCH NO. 4 MKI* BOLT ACTION

RIFLE. Cal. 303 Brit. S# 48L0213. Bbl. 21 3/4". Parker Hale ramped blade front sight with added white paint. No rear iron sight present. Receiver mounted Bushnell Banner 3-9x power scope. Scope has duplex crosshair reticle & very good optics. Matching numbers on bolt handle & socket. Sporterized 1943 made Long Branch No. 4 MkI* rifle. Receiver ring has crown BNP proof. Rear of bbl. has British sale proofs. Left side of socket has "ENGLAND" export stamp. Arsenal blue finish. Cutdown walnut stock set with bottom mounted aftermarket sling hardware. MAGS: 1-5 rd. CONDITION: refinished stock set has added finish with some dings, finish loss & handling marks. Metal retains 60% blue with scattered edge wear, fading to gray, some finish overrun & handling marks. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bore is bright with strong rifling but some light frosting. (25-6586/MJC). MODERN. $200-300.