Original Canadian WWII Long Branch Training Rifle Dated 1944 Martini-Henry Rifles The canteen reads:

The canteen reads:

which was reduced to cadre strength

The helmets is in good condition

live barrels are banned from importation to the USA so these have become as rare as “hens teeth”

with a 24 inch inseam on the legs

Original Canadian WWII Long Branch Training Rifle Dated 1944 Martini-Henry Rifles The canteen reads:Original Item: Only One Available. Bearing serial number OL 3160 is a relatively scarce 1943 pattern long branch training rifle dated 1944. These non guns were built in Long Branch, Canada and were a Canadian version of the British Swift Trainer. Reference see "The Lee Enfield" . The final edition by Ian Skennerton page 314. These were built to have the equivalent weight as the No 4 (8. 5 lbs) and had a safety butt plate As per the above reference