Would those able to identify A) The cut off on the extreme left one has me a tad puzzled what MLE/SMLE could it be off, the others are probably WWI.
B) The piling swivels I think some may have been made up but the top one is of interest TIA
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Would those able to identify A) The cut off on the extreme left one has me a tad puzzled what MLE/SMLE could it be off, the others are probably WWI.
B) The piling swivels I think some may have been made up but the top one is of interest TIA
With thanks to Advisory Panel member Terry Hawker, check the article No. 4 Mk I (T), ex-Trials Rifle - Cut-off - Off or On? (click here)
This interesting article is accompanied by an extensive photo montage detailing the use and descriptions of the various of magazine cut-offs on Enfield rifles.
Regards,Quote:
Article Extract .....
Still reluctantly struggling with the concept of letting the "Other Ranks" have the option of firing a second shot at their own discretion, cut-offs were introduced by the War Department upon the demise of the Martini-Henry, then retained in one form or another for over half a century.
A MLM Mk II Skeleton Action illustrates how the cut-off was initially configured to employ the rifle as a single loader until the situation required the use of the magazine held in reserve.
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Doug
I don't think you can be 100% sure of any of the swivels unless you see them in profile. Piling swivel on the left, sling swivel on the right.
The heavier gauge of the top swivel tells me it is a piling swivel, though the tips are a little rounded when they should be squared off, but this could just be wear. Cant help with the cutoff with the holes drilled in it
The cut-off on the left is from a Lee Metford Mk I or I*.
The Lee Metford Mk1 and 1* cut offs were unusual as they were retained in the on or off position by a leaf spring. This was the purpose of the two holes next to each other. The later mag cut offs had a spring temper so no need for the separate spring.
Thanks very much Birdhound they are all packed away after I cleaned them after the pic for another 6-8 months the left one has just joined the flock hence its ratty look.
Cheers,
CINDERS