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I've a Long branch #4MKI* made in 1942 with Parker Hale ramped front sight that has a #4 sight blade installed on it. The issue rear sight as shown in Lonewulf's posting is basically the same as mine. Barrel has been cut down to approximately 22" and just under the ramp for the front sight shows what appears to be silver solder. My rifle came with a 5 round magazine that has made in Japan stamped on it and marked Santa Fe also. Barrel is a two groove barrel. Forend is cut down similar to Lonewulf's as well. No where on this rifle is anything stamped as being made by Parker Hale with the exception of the front sight. Curious as to who did the work but not being a Parker Hale rifle it is what it is.
I'm electronically challenged so cannot post pics. Thank you,Frank

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These are all Parker Hales of one sort or another.

Edit: I forgot to mention, it's my understanding that the Japanese stamped 5 shot mags (with those nice rounded corners front and back) were made under contract for Parker-Hale.











Edited by lonewulf (03/05/16 07:00 AM)

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