SKU: F290
Right-Handed.
A superb and highly desirable early production Longbranch No.4 MK1 (No Star) .303 Rifle, in beautiful original configuration with matching components and rare features.
Serial Number: 1L937 – confirming it as the 10,937th Longbranch rifle produced. With Longbranch manufacturing only around 15,000 MK1 rifles before switching to the MK1* specification, this example sits firmly within the scarce early production run.
The receiver is dated 1941, with a matching bolt and receiver, a correct early Longbranch round button cocking piece, and a seldom-seen Longbranch-marked MK1 rear sight. Much of the metalwork is Longbranch-marked, underscoring its originality.
It is fitted with a 1942-dated Longbranch 2-groove barrel, numbered to the rifle, gauging at 0.30375, ensuring it remains a strong shooter. The gorgeous walnut stock, with early pattern magazine cut-off relief, is numbered to the rifle and fitted with a short butt.
An exceptionally rare feature is the inclusion of a 1941-dated web sling, itself extremely scarce, showing only light age-related fraying. Adding to its collectability, the rifle bears Union of South Africa acceptance markings on the breech.
A truly stunning early Longbranch rifle – both a fine collectible and a capable shooter.
Key Features:
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Longbranch No.4 MK1 (No Star) .303 Rifle – early production
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Serial Number: 1L937 – 10,937th Longbranch rifle made
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Longbranch only made ~15,000 MK1 rifles before moving to MK1* spec
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1941-dated receiver with matching bolt and receiver
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Rare Longbranch round button cocking piece
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Longbranch-marked MK1 rearsight and Longbranch-marked metalwork
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1941-dated web sling (very rare, light fraying from age)
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Walnut woodwork with mag cut-off relief, numbered to rifle, short butt
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1942-dated Longbranch 2-groove barrel, numbered to rifle, gauging 0.30375
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Union of South Africa markings to breech
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Both a collector’s piece and strong shooter
Condition:
Excellent condition overall, with matching numbers, crisp bore, and original fittings. Sling shows age-appropriate wear but remains intact.
Warranty & Value:
An extremely rare opportunity to own an early Longbranch MK1 rifle with Union of South Africa markings and original accessories.
