7.62 magazine

**8udr** · 05-20-2011 07:43 AM

Does anyone know where I might pick up a 7.62 magazine for a rebuild project.

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**xa-coupe** · 05-20-2011 08:11 AM

I think there are two different types depending on what you are restoring. The RFI 7.62 SMLEs use a different mag to the L42 ( No4 ) types. Best you make sure you are getting the right one too.

**Alan de Enfield** · 05-20-2011 08:23 AM

If its a No4 based 7.62 then the original Enfield mags are 'rocking horse poo' and when available make well over £100 each - I have a waiting list of folks wanting them.

If you are not 'fussed' about an original mag then go to one of the gun auctions where 7.62 sporterised No4's sell for about £80 / £100. If you dont want the rifle then (what I have done in the past) take some tools and strip of everything you need (sights, trigger, trigger guard, butt, forearm, magazine etc etc & leave the FAC / Pressure parts at the auction house. (You need to agree it with the auctioneer before hand, that if you win it you can strip it)

**jmoore** · 05-20-2011 09:06 AM

If in a bind, the 2a1 mags WILL usually function in L42a1s/No.4s. Don't know why I know this...

2a1

No.8/L39a1/L42a1

**Peter Laidler** · 05-20-2011 10:13 AM

Don't forget that there was a batch of 'repro' L42 magazines made. A slightly lesser quality than 'mickey mouse' but if you can have the cardboard ejector hardened and re spot-welded on, they are OK so I've been informed

**bigduke6** · 05-20-2011 01:43 PM

Dont forget the sterling conversion mag,

**8udr** · 05-20-2011 02:39 PM

Does anyone know where I can get any of those mentioned above

**Brian Dick** · 05-20-2011 03:12 PM

I don't have any spares. Try GE Fulton at Bisley. http://www.fultonsofbisley.com

**8udr** · 05-20-2011 05:39 PM

Thanks to everyone who offered advice. I have tried Fultons and am awaiting reply.
I have been offered a magazine in a private email and I appreciate the offer but at the price I would be better off bidding in an auction, acquiring another rifle and swapping the one magazine between the two. One can never have enough rifles.
8UDR

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