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/BlandRusk06 Apr 17 '26

Nice! I so want a Lee Enfield in original configuration, but they are expensive!

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u/CringelordCameron Apr 17 '26

I got crazy lucky and found an all original SMLE on gunpost for $450 a few days ago. Sometimes you can find good deals if you constantly look.

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u/Apples_and_Overtones Your feet suck and so do you Apr 17 '26

Great deal. I bought a bolt-mismatch one for 200 more than that like 6-7 years ago and thought that was a decent deal at the time haha.

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u/nammaheff Apr 18 '26

Still is a good deal.