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For sale locally, jes thought you'd like to see. I've never heard of this one!
'Globe co semi auto 303 in good working order -based on a russian svt40 modified by globe co after the war. -very very rare.
good to point and shoot -low recoil.
also know as a Mohawk 555 '
Shortened SVT magazine? Seems that it would have to be narrowed internally as well.
Most importantly, for my purposes, anyway: is the chamber fluted??? (Maybe you can ask, if it's not yours.) I've an SVT-40 that has a sever pipe bore and a Bubba-Moisin scope mount set-up that I bought just to get the SVT-38 magazine. I had no idea what to do w/ it, but this sounds interesting.
What does a 'fluted chamber' mean?
W/ thanks to Ireload2, here's a link showing the idea:
Lubrication of cases - Military Surplus Collectors Forums
This might be a general discussion item rather than Lee-Enfield, but it IS a .303" SAA conversion that's being contemplated...
It is shortened SVT mag. IIRC, they were reduced to a 4 round capacity. The rifles were built on butchered Finn-captured rifles with Lee-Enfield barrels installed.
The pictured rifle is missing the shortened hand guard.
They were made in Canada so they're not terribly rare here. They're not very highly regarded, though. Many have horrible bores due to less than knowledgable shooters failing to clean them properly after shooting surplus corrosive ammo.
Aside from the "ruin't" bores and the sporter styling , what's wrong w/ them? I was thinking of leaving all the military furniture on- "stock" looking , but in 303. The chamber flutes are what concern me, haven't quite figured a good "one-off" way to do it In either 7.62x54r or .303" British.
The Globe rifles I've seen haven't been very reliable. They've had feeding/extraction issues and one my buddy had quite often emptied the mag with one pull. IMO, the shortened gas system doesn't help, either. AFAIK, the fluting had more to do with the steel cased ammo than overly harsh extraction.
I'm sure you could do one in stock configuration with a SMLE barrel and end up with a decent rifle.
Got playing w/ the 303 British SVT concept some:
The smaller rim means the round is presented at a lower angle to the chamber- bullet noses crash the end of the barrel.
SVT-40 magazine feed lips are a bit long as the shoulder on the 303 is further fwd. SVT-38 feed lips are better suited for the conversion, IF stock mags are to be used.
Might try an aftermarket SVT mag for "butchery" purposes.
However, I'm thinking BREN mags might be the best option. Might shorten a few to 10 rds or so if it pans out, though.
Stevo and I have had this discussion before. I've had a couple of those conversions. They all worked quite well and were reliable as the ammunition that went into them as well as was mentioned the proper care.
With the tons of corrosive ammunition available at the time the rifles came out, many uninitiated shooters, shot and forgot. This led to all sorts of problems. Some, cleaned the bores but left the gas system dirty. Because of this, the rifles got an undeserved reputation.
I didn't know that the barrels were replacements. It surprises me. It would have been easy to just take off the existing barrels, set them back and clean up the chambers. The rifles I had, didn't leave any fluting marks on the necks. They extracted reliably and fed well from the existing mag.
They were quite light and well finished. Above all, ammunition was abundant and cheap. I quite liked them. I should have held on to at least one. They came in a couple of different grades as well. Some had very pretty stocks with rosewood fore end caps and pistol grip caps. The higher end rifles, usually had some sort of after market walnut stocks as well. They weren't just cobbled together.
What w/ the price of original SVT mags these days, I'll see if the aftermarket option can be "tweaked" enough to be reliable. The rest looks fairly straight forward. The BREN mag conversion looks very do-able, but I've never really liked very high capacity mags underneath a weapon- side or top seems better-at least until it's time to swap empty for full.
Just looking for something to do w/ this Bubba'd rifle besides parting it out!
I heard back re fluting;
No fluting for the .303, as it was not necessary.
They're not fluted because they're SMLE barrels.Quote:
Originally Posted by RJW NZ
Regarding the earlier comment about why not rechamber the original barrels: I imagine that had to do with the supply of SMLE barrels and the fact that if you shorten the gas system, you'd have the original port to deal with, as well as the threaded end of the barrel to clean up.
I imagine it was much cheaper to use the SMLE barrel.
Globe also did a "bargain" sporter SVT. They chopped the barrel and barrel extension off and dovetailed a Lyman sight into the gas block. These were left in the original 7.62x54R. I've got one of these versions.
Have also considered trying a 7.62x51 conversion, but I think it would just end up a funny looking L1a1/FAL/FN49 after buckets of work.
I think the rimmed to rimless conversion would be a pile of work.Quote:
Originally Posted by jmoore
I know a guy who did an FN49 .308 conversion. I believe he started with a shot out Egyptian model and used a take-off Remington 700 barrel. When he was finished you couldn't tell it was a conversion by the outside appearance. It worked very well, too.
Argentinian FN49s in 7.62x51 showed up a few years back, but I'm just not a big enough fan of the rifle to buy one. (Maybe a 7mm...) M1s and M14/M1a's do what I want so much better.
Still, a semi-303 that doesn't weigh 10kg or so would be fun. Not gotten the gumption, yet, to try converting an SMLE to autoloader.
I found the French Mas 44-49 49/56. Excellent. I also found the 7.5 French cartridge better than NATO or 303. Better case capacity for lower pressure tuning. OF course I use Norma components. Gary
Not that rare in Canada, but certainly interesting.
Sorry guys, I know this thread is dreadfully old. Does anyone know if this .303 is still for sale?
I'm scouring the internet looking for one. I know that the Globco is not the greatest but I really want one :D
So...can we do one up in 30-30?? That would be fun...
I don't know if it sold or not. A few month ago there was another, or perhaps the same one, listed for sale. It didn't reappear so maybe it sold. At least they're around. I bet they got a work out during the deer culling from helicopter days.Quote:
Originally Posted by glassparman
Somewhat more Lee Enfield related: how many Charletons are floating around in Kiwiland?
I wonder what happened to the one that was in WO2 Jock Annandales little store/stash at the REME workshop at Ngaruawahia
I think almost all of them were destroyed in a fire post-war. the is one in Waiouru and ive seen a replica for sale online. I hope Jocks one slipped out the back door one friday afternoon and is quietly resting in someones safe.
Is it just me , but I WANT ONE OF THE Globco Mohawk 555 303 SA rifles.
To be really honest........... If I wanted a good reliable .303" semi auto rifle, I'd just opt for a Bren and keep the change lever set to 'R'. I'd lighten it up by taking the bipod off and there you have it, the best compromise
Aaah but I can't have one of those. I live in the Communist Republik of Kalifornia and we are limited to 10 round fixed magazines. Plus an SA Bren here costs alot . If I had $4k UI'd try to get an L96 instead of a neutered bren gun. They do look fab though.
Hi guys,
First off, sorry to revive such an old thread, but I seen there were some reasonably recent reply's and some interested party's in a Globe Model 555 .303
I happened to acquire on recently, and it appears that it may have never been fired! It is in immaculate condition, barring some very minor scuff on the barrel, and the (chromed?) bolt/action. The bluing on it is mostly very rich/blue still, and the stock is the better one with rosewood accents. I took it out yesterday and fired 4 rounds through it, and it functioned perfectly! It also have very low recoil, for a .303!
If anyone here is interested in this rifle, LMK, as I may be convinced to part with it.... initially I was thinking of keeping it, as I have never seen a semi-automatic .303 british, and just purchased 60 rounds ammo, and dies to reload.
Like I said, the condition is awesome! Please reach me by email if you want pictures, and would like to discuss this rifle further!
heliguy@mymts.net
ginnz
That would be very cool, specially if it ran auto like the one Stevo spoke of...just for chuckles...Quote:
Originally Posted by jmoore
How about posting some pictures.Quote:
Originally Posted by ginnz
Wow old thread and way off topic for the Enfield forum.
ginnz you can list your rifle for sale here:
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