Don't think the MLE has a magazine. I've only seen 3 magazines in in over 2 years here in all the Enfields total.
CD
A bit off topic, but why do they wrap those rifles, anyway?This weeks battlefield pickups. Had couple more AK-47s. Chinese Type 56-1 underfolder and a Romanian AKMS. Both in good condition. Then there are the bolt guns. Two were totally wrapped up but sights and action usable. Far left in white bed sheet is a No.4 Mk 1 Enfield with a 1943 date. Date is all crooked with a "B" above it (Birmingham Small Arms). Middle two are SMLEs both made by BSA 1915 and 1918. On the left wearing a black wrap is a M1891 Mosin-Nagant made by Ishevsk in 1921, Hex receiver in poor condition. I'll post more pictures as I break them down.
CD
I think the No4 Mk 1 was for winter camo. Guns found in cache. Don't have a clue for black on the MN except maybe night ops. Did take the MN to the range this afternoon. Key holing at 15 yds and case sticking in the chamber for all 4 rounds. Dedicated wall hanger for that one. Stock was busted up on that one.A bit off topic, but why do they wrap those rifles, anyway?
Not sure if SMLE Mk1 or CLLE but both dated nearly the same at the turn of the century.Nice! A SMLE MkI.
Fix guns for SOCOM.CD, other than bein' over thar, you have a great job... but what is your primary role?
Gotta have a hobby during my off time.So, fixing up local oddities and collectables is what you do when SOCOMs' guns are all running without error?
But you tried!! No reloading capability there? Then again, finding components and dies might be tricky... I'd bet the Khyber Pass Armory guys could whip up a few rds.Took the MLE out to the range yesterday with 3 rounds of .303. Got 3 dud rounds Good hit on the primers however. Need to find more .303 that was cared for better.
CD
Had a Lee Classic Handloader offered to me by a friend but lack of primers, correct powder and boxer primers is the issue. Can use .311 bullets pulled from either 7.62x39 or 7.62x54R.But you tried!! No reloading capability there? Then again, finding components and dies might be tricky... I'd bet the Khyber Pass Armory guys could whip up a few rds.
Good thing I never really talked to recruiters. If they had told me I could mail home rifles, I'd probably have signed up.Customs paperwork completed and MLE mailed home! Should arrive in NC while I'm home on leave and I'll get a chance to shoot it there too
CD
That I don't know. Gun is at BAF that I just left there to come back to my location.It looks like a commercial version made by BSA for private use or export. Is there a number engraved on the trigger guard?
Nice, I like it. Glad you could bring it backMLE is home in NC. Picked up another GRI No.1 Mk III* dated 1945. As normal, missing magazine. Will post pics of detailed field stripped.
CD
Put my name on the hat for a Martini Henry Mk IV in .303Nice, I like it. Glad you could bring it back
Got feelers out for a Martini Henry Mk IV in .303 but not looking good at the moment.Any luck getting anything else to send home?
That's the way I get them. Don't really know unless stored, cached separately.What is the deal with all the missing mags?
That's the way I get them. Don't really know unless stored, cached separately.
CD