Just a little toy that I made up - easy to return to its original form (have all the bits in a safe place).Attachment 26643
Just a little toy that I made up - easy to return to its original form (have all the bits in a safe place).Attachment 26643
Made it through the entire thread, and, well, they are all beautiful of course - that is why we are here. But if forced to pick.... the No 1 MkIII WITH the 1907 (No 1 MkI) bayonet - that is the icon. Having said that, the Pattern 1888 bayonet is the most beautiful blade, and that straight-sided 6th variation nosecap for the Ishapore 2A should win a prize for aesthetic design.
And to push it a bit, the initial post asked for the best looking Enfield rifle, not the best Lee-Enfield. My purpose-built MkIII Snider-Enfield 3-band is a beauty.
The most deadly/martial in appearance? The L42, no contest. Unfortunately (for me) I have only seen pictures of that rifle, never have actually seen one in the flesh.
Very nice. The "M.K. Special" I'll call it. ;) Have the bits to make one up in 7.62. Must do that sometime. In my case the bits came individually so nothing had to be removed from an original state.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nigel
While I love my No.4 dearly I think the No.1 mkIII or the 2A1 are the best looking all because of the muzzle cap.
Well my EAL is not bad looking and has amazing wood:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...55Medium-1.jpg
Just look at the butt stock:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...57Medium-1.jpg
However for the most dashing I’d go with the Mk.V:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...33Medium-1.jpg
Still best looking would have to be the L42 as already suggested.
That wood is amazing - is that cherry? Looks like it.....Quote:
Originally Posted by No4Mk1(T)
Hmmmm..... Good question. I'm not sure. I can't remember who EAL got the wood from.Quote:
Originally Posted by FHG918
A No.5 to me is sweet looking and fun to shoot but I think my 1950 LB is the best looking.
No.1 Mk 5. Has the nosecap which says " British Bulldog, don't mess with me" and the rear sight on the receiver gives nicer lines to the rifle than the No.1 Mk3.
Tell me you didn't drill and tap a what appears to be a beautifulQuote:
Originally Posted by NigelJust a little toy that I made up - easy to return to its original form (have all the bits in a safe place).
No.5 action...