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SMLE hit by AP round !!
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03-13-2010 08:49 PM
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Just goes to show you can't trust those inherently weak rear locking actions.
If it was a mouser the operator would have been able to clear the obstruction by firing a clearing round and kept on firing.
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you know Lithy you are nearly right. Having seen some of the Warminster collection and the results of hits the Lee_Enfield is no weakling just the best battle rifle for its period in time plus. I have seen more blown front lockers than Lee_Enfields so go figure and that includes wildcats on the Lee_Enfield 303 action and case
Q for the powers that are: Would it be possible and or wise to have a sticky showing the above photos and any others that exist showing just how good the Lee_Enfield is in the design, strength department.
Last edited by Bindi2; 03-14-2010 at 12:07 AM.
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We have a reasonably large selection of damaged rifles. This rifle is so damaged that it's impossible to lift the bolt. But I suppose that an AP round would have this effect.
Glad that it attracted a bit of attention chaps!. Next week I'll get the info/dates re the incident and put it up
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That is interesting and it shows also that the LE is strong enough to have this. BTW did the shooter ask for Warranty repair?
Last time i`ve seen an ex sniper rifle the sniper hasn`t that luck. The round hits the left side of the scope and went trough the sniper too. Hope i can find the pic.
Thanks for sharing it Peter.
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Gunner
Regards Ulrich
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Amazing!
I saw the Warminster collection in 1996 and 1997 with the CF Bisley team and took a series of photos way back when. I'd have to scan them to post them up, but I recall being extremely impressed by that collection.
If I remember right, there's one room with a "ready" rack of M-16, AK, etc that were out for handling, and when I picked up the M-16, it turned out NOT to be an M-16, rather, an EARLY AR-15, but it had the 3 position selector!
Pretty neat! I use that as an example for people who say that the AR-15 is only a semi-auto.
A delightful collection. What was the tank out front again?
NS
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Is this what is called an "exploded view picture"?
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Anyone else get the feeling that at sometime, somewhere some of these photos will show on a headspace/weak action phobia thread?
Brad
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Did it happen in the R A I N ?
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Originally Posted by
villiers
Did it happen in the R A I N ?
No - it was after using OILED ammunition !!!!!
Mine are not the best, but they are not too bad. I can think of lots of Enfields I'd rather have but instead of constantly striving for more, sometimes it's good to be satisfied with what one has...
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