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Hello everybody,
I am the new proud owner of this full military spec L1A1. Manufactured by BSA in 1960 and in perfect condition. I think it had an FTR before it was stored and sold. Since collecting British military rifles for a long time it was now possible to obtain this beauty for my collection. I have not fired it yet, because of lockdown the ranges are closed.
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I have some manuals for the rifle but I am looking for a digital copy of the EMER for the L1A1, can anybody help?
Very nice L1 Frank, Faz charging handle I see, you don't see too many of those.
Original barrel, or replaced during overhaul.
Let us know how she shoots..
Thank you, how do I see if the barrel was replaced? Are there normaly any markings on a replacement?
The rifle has new Italian proof marks.
You could try fitting a Hythe sight, the smaller aperture improves aiming in slow fire. Before the introduction of the SA80, a Hythe sight was a must have for the SLR when competing in Bisley.
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthoped...ilux-245409597
Pop off the handguards and take a look at the markings, you will probably find the the same answer by looking at the left hand side of the gas block as they always seemed to come as a pared item in service.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank LE
Re ex crabs suggestion, great idea, I've got Hythe sights on all three of mine.
Very nice Frank, I am also fond of English weapons and I have installed a trilux on mine
Took off the handguard and found the markings on the barrel. The barrel seems to be the original from 1960.
The idea with the Hythe sight sounds interesting also a Trilux sight is an interesting option for the future.
A new field of collecting .....:D
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Excellent stuff, don't mention the SUIT, or 'Shooter Usually In Trouble' as our Peter likes to say!Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank LE
Still, all part of the collectors period look, some SUITs shoot well, some are dreadful and there's no rhyme or reason to it!
Any source for the Hythe sight?
SUIT sight with a new meaning for me :lol::madsmile: Will leave it for later.....
Does anyone have a copy (digital or paper) of the EMER for the slr for sale?
paper EMER available from DS-Solutions in Kent England, and they sometimes have Hythe sights
I would agree with Skiprat, re John DS solutions, go to guy for Enfield and SLR..
Failing that, try Sal at MDW supplies..
Re the SUIT, if you find one, if possible try before you buy, don't spend a load of euros on one that can't be zeroed.
Check it for the original alloy UK data plate, as quite a few ex Israeli examples have been dressed up with fake decals.
The Israeli examples are mainly (I think) 5.56mm calibrated, different range high/ low cam ??
Did Israel use any them on their Fals too?
They also tend to have an additional locking screw added to the release latch to counter the weak latch spring.
Thank you for the advice on the SUIT sight mrclark303.
Yesterday I checked the boresight with the 15m borsight chart, it was in the tolerance.
Today I took the black beauty out on the range and it was very good!
First zeroed with sight setting 300m on 100m distance as in the manual described.
The first group fell a bit higher than 12,5cm, moved the foresight a full turn.
Next group was spot on! 10cm above the point of aim.
Moved the sight on 200m and fired on 100m distance. Result shown below.
Being honest it can be better but I am happy with it!:thup:
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Excellent, good shooting...
Wood set next, or are you keeping her in plastic?
Thank you, I am very happy with the rifle.
For now I will leave her in black until I finde a nice set of wood.
Found a Hythe sight from a guy in Germany, its on the way to me.
What I am lloking for is right now the Tritium foresight blade.
I tried DS for a copy of the EMER but did not even get any answer?? :(
Are they doing business now?
Frank, the Tritium foresight blades come in two/three?? different marks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank LE
All are difficult to come by now.
Good Wood work is also in short supply, either walnut or beech triangular two slot or first pattern (flat rivet) or second pattern Laminate forend, all are correct, depending on the era you want your rifle to represent.
You will need the butt tool if swapping the butt over, said it before, but trying to fit one without the tool is like trying to feed cooked spaghetti up a cat's arse!!
I think I stay with the plastic for the near future.Quote:
Originally Posted by mrclark303
Will wait now for the Hythe sight :)
The Tritium foresight I found with a dealer is quite expensive at 55GBP I think.
Had a look at the internet and found the gas plug reamer tool interesting. Is this a useful tool? I will also look for the butt tool, just in case.
Are there any other tools that can be helpful to have in the toolbox?
Before splashing out on a Tritium foresight consider this - Tritium is a radioactive element that has a half life of about 12 years. The foresight would of have been produced at least 50 years ago, how much glow, for want off a better term, will I still have?
Try this place for spares, https://www.milweb.net/webvert/a4057/96468
I have a NEW OLD STOCK SUIT sight with the top slide for sale , PM me if interested. For less that the above is selling refurbed + slide. (It really is mint)
Roy
Site is down right now but this is only place I have ever found NOS Hythe front site blades he may have one left, then super glue in a 2x6 mm tritium vial from link below and your in there I have them on my Aussie NZ SLR, and my 1960 BSA
Hythe Front sight post ,Great guy
https://www.milsurps.com/showthread....171#post498171
Tritium vial
mixglo T2a 2x6mm tritium vial
Frank LE,
Helston Arms in Cornwall has the Tritium foresight blade with two dots in stock unless he has sold them all. Ask for Chris the owner.;)
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