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I just got my first enfield in a trade today and from what i have read, i suspect the magazine is not correct. was wondering if anyone could help shed some light on my situation.
what i have is a model 4mk1*
the magazine is the one with a 3 stamped on the spine.
I've read a bunch of threads, but all are too old to reply to.
any help would be greatly appreciated, as i am just learning about this rifle.
Compare it with these. The one on the left is for a No.1 rifle, yours should look like the one on the right.
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thats what i thought, mine looks more like the one on the left......Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve H. in N.Y.
does this explain why it fits, but if you tap it wrong it pops out?
All is not lost as you are in the US. They come up on ebay a bit, there is even an aftermarket one. There are also some companies selling parts...Numrich for one,
Firearm Parts Accessories | Military Surplus | Numrich Gun Parts
PARTS LIST - NO 4 Accessories | Numrich Gun Parts
One listed at $28.50 for a promag after market.
I saw a nice genuine probably korean era mag last month, think it was about $30.
I'd pay that again to ship and US customs might have stopped it :(
In a nutshell yes, it's for the early rifle and you want the late one. Fortunately, they aren't hard to find. I'd suggest getting genuine issue not an aftermarket model.Quote:
Originally Posted by twisted whispers
Definitely get a genuine issue magazine. Many of the aftermarket ones here are just pure crap that don't work very well at all.
thanks for all the help, it is greatly appreciated.
now the question is.... does anyone need a mag with a 3 stamped on it?
Put it for sale on the WTS forum, and ye shall harvest riches beyond your wildest...well, it'll sell anyway.
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Originally Posted by Steve H. in N.Y.
got another enfield today. it is a 1918 shtlk III.
got it from the same guy. this one appears to take the mag with the 3 on it, but has one in it with a 5 stamped on it. any ideas on this one?
the 5 might be S for savage which would make it a No4 mag like the right one in the pic above
thanks! again, much help! it does make sense, the number 4 is a savage after all.
Sounds to me like the guy simply switched his magazines around without realizing it. At least you won't have to buy any magazines now. Compare them side from side, you will never get them confused again I bet.
I love it when things work out and gun parts get where they belong!