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/Hwight_Doward Apr 17 '26

If you want a project, its possible to de-sporterize one. I’m currently doing that with a 1915 No 1 MK III.

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u/BlandRusk06 Apr 20 '26

I have thought of it, but I have no gunsmithing or gun modification experience, and it is probably more difficult than I think. I might still do it, but it will take time.

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u/Hwight_Doward Apr 20 '26

I dont either, but a few of my colleagues have done it a number of times. I’m not messing with the action or barrel, just moving all the furniture from a DP rifle to the sporter.