r/canadaguns • u/nammaheff • Apr 17 '26

Milsurps / Prohib The big reveal...

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I recently picked up a 1945 Long Branch No 4 Mk 1*. the rifle itself was in desperate need of a deep clean, came installed with a civilian butt pad, needed an extractor, a new magazine, and had bent front sight protectors. after some fantastic work by my local gunsmith here she is!

My great uncle came ashore Nan Green sector, Juno Beach on June 6 1944 with the Regina Rifles. The weapon he carried was a long branch just like this.

Here's to many years of enjoying shooting this rifle!

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u/XilingolShepherd Apr 17 '26

Great rifle, and thank him for his service.

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u/nammaheff Apr 17 '26

Unfortunately my great uncle passed a year before I was born, so never got the opportunity to. On the rare occasions I'm in central SK and I happen to be around a certain unnamed town I always make sure to stop by his grave for a few minutes.