Early L39A1

I am an excellent reader and lurker, but I need improvement is sharing and contributing. In this new effort, I am going to post pictures of some new rifles that I have picked up over the last 4-5 months. When it rains, it pours!! I have picked up an L39A1, built an Enforcer clone, found an original Enforcer and found a sporterized No I Mk VI.

I am starting with the L39A1 and I will add the other rifle as time permits. I finally pulled these out of the safe over the weekend and took some pictures.

All comments are welcomed!!

Brian

I purchased this rifle on Gunbroker late last year and a big "Thank You" to Peter Laidler for his advice prior to purchasing it. It is an early L39A1, hence the XL 39 E1 designation. It also has the "00" bolt head. It does not have the front sight element holder on the butt. It is sporting a PH5C and a FS 22 sight up front.

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Very nice - a strawberry blond (or is it just the lighting ?)

Nice L39A1

Now we need some pictures of the sporterized No I Mk VI

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Originally Posted by Alan de Enfield

Very nice - a strawberry blond (or is it just the lighting ?)

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Alan,

It does have a hint of red in the forestock. Butt is quite a bit darker. Haven't pulled the butt off to see if it is stamped in any way. Not sure if they marked the butts or not.

Thanks

Brian

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Originally Posted by Simon P

Nice L39A1

Now we need some pictures of the sporterized No I Mk VI

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Simon,

Thanks for the kind words.

The No 1 Mk VI was converted to No 4 Mk I configuration and then sporterized.

I will get some pictures up later tonight.

Brian

Nice rifle, I tried for an XL39 last year and was outbid unfortunately. Currently I am on a huge dry spell, there just isn't anything super interesting out there that I can find! You are lucky you found all the toys you did!

Only fishy thing I can see on your rifle is the magazine engraving; it is not factory, the "1" are a different font then the factory markings and the "A" is a little wide. Not a biggie but, just in case you missed it.

Nice find Brian. You were lucky I was on a thin spot that month, as I was eyeing that very rifle. ;)
It does sound like you've been on a tear this year. Sometimes it's like that, the tide comes in and the tide goes out. Keep hunting!

Congrats, beautiful gun.I had my I on that one to. My head said yes but my wallet said no. Glad someone who appreciates it got it.

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Originally Posted by Lance

Nice rifle, I tried for an XL39 last year and was outbid unfortunately. Currently I am on a huge dry spell, there just isn't anything super interesting out there that I can find! You are lucky you found all the toys you did!

Only fishy thing I can see on your rifle is the magazine engraving; it is not factory, the "1" are a different font then the factory markings and the "A" is a little wide. Not a biggie but, just in case you missed it.

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Lance,

I am amazed how I can go for what seems like forever without finding anything interesting, and not grossly overpriced, and then all at once it seems there is an interesting find around every corner.

Hadn't noticed the markings on the mag being a bit fishy. Thanks for the feedback. I am going to pull it out and have another look. I wasn't sure if they marked these mags to match the rifle or not. I know it is a 303 mag for single loading. I had considered popping in an original 7.62 mag for the range as I had an extra for my Enforcer clone project.

Anyone else have any pictures of magazine markings from early L39A1s that they can post to shed some light on the subject.

I love this forum!!

Brian

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Originally Posted by limpetmine

Nice find Brian. You were lucky I was on a thin spot that month, as I was eyeing that very rifle. ;)
It does sound like you've been on a tear this year. Sometimes it's like that, the tide comes in and the tide goes out. Keep hunting!

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Limpetmine,

You have to ride the wave while it lasts because it never seems to last for very long!!

Lucky for the wallet, that the ride doesn't last too long!!:lol:

Thanks,

Brian

Hi Brian,

Very nice find...can you remove the top guard and tell me what is stamped on the barrel knox for part number and/or proof marks? Also the barrel length beyond the receiver face to the muzzle. Trying to ID a loose barrel I have.

Thanks,

Ron

An old post (from Jouster) showing dimensions of L42 / L39 and Envoy barrel.

The question was asked at the time if this included the Enforcer barrel but no-one had an answer.


Posted By: MarkS/NWWAState
Date: Fri 5 Dec 2008 1:06 am
In Response To: Re: Need dimensions on L42 barrel (MarkS/NWWAState)
This is for the first type of barrel, the heavy "snakeskin" type.
Overall length from where barrel mates with
receiver to the muzzle=26.75 inches
Diameter at this point is 1.230 inches
Length from where barrel mates with receiver to beginning of first "step" in barrel= 1.172 inches. Diameter at this point is 1.140 inches
Length of first "step" in barrel= 0.365 inches. Diameter at end of step is 0.956
Here the barrel resumes a slight taper to a point 1.250 inches back from the muzzle. This is where the front sight mount is mounted to the barrel. The barrel for the L42 gets a military type sight base, and the Envoy/L39 gets a simple dovetail.
At this point barrel diameter is 0.791 inches.
At the muzzle of the barrel the diameter is 0.767 inches