New to me No4 Mk 1/3

[Paul1807]

I went into a local Pawn shop and found a poor 1954 FTR'd Longbranch No4 Mk 1/3 that Bubba had mutilated. Fourtunately only the Beechwood stock was chopped (sob) the barrel and action were unmolested. It had a $139 price and the bore and crown are in great condition so I took pity on it. The only marking are FTR 1954 and No4 Mk 1/3 Serial number is A90xx. The butt socket was well scrubbed during the refurb. I am thinking that beech is correct for the replacement stock set, Bubba "improved" the buttstock so I will need all new wood. The store did throw in a screw driver long enough to reach the butt stock screw.

[bradtx]

Paul, I'm pretty sure that it is one of the BSA Mk.2 conversions and maybe one of the 'housecleaning' rifles with that S/N. There are far fewer of these than the Fazakerley Mk.2 conversions. A good find.

Brad

[Paul1807]

Restoration Complete

[Woftam]

Now that has scrubbed up well.
How does it shoot ?

[A square 10]

thats a looker for sure , a mkI/2 , mkI/3 , have been on my list for years , but i fear i waited too long , i think you did well

[bradtx]

Came out nice, Paul.

A Square 10, I hope you find one, I enjoy mine.

Brad

[Paul1807]

Finally, after three range trips, got it sighted in. It came with a very high front sight, had to set it at 500 yards to be in the black at 100 so I had to swap out front sights until I got it right. Felt like Goldie Locks and The Three Bears- this one is to high, this one is to low. It benches just under 2" at 100 yards. I then shot it prone for score on the SR-1 target and managed a 93/100 2 X-Ring so I think it is a Keeper.