L4A1, L4A2, L4A3 magazines

[Lee Enfield]

Can anyone explain the differences between the magazines so designated?

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[Brit plumber]

Do you mean the L3A1 and 2 and L4A1 mags?

[Lee Enfield]

I'll look again to confirm

[Kev G]

Fal type locking lug mags L4A1/A6

X3E1 - Experimental

L3A1 (C1/MG 95A) - Original pattern with the retaining lips for the bottom plate turned inward.

L3A2 (C1/MG 99A) - Retaining lips for bottom plate turned outward and fitted with a bottom plate retainer.

L3A3 (C1/MG 116A) - Modified L3A1 case to approximate L3A2.


Commonwealth type locking lug mags L4A2/A4

L4A1 magazine - 9600089

ATB Kevin

[Lee Enfield]

Thanks Kev, that would explain the pics in the L4A6 booklet...