7.62 magazine

[8udr]

Does anyone know where I might pick up a 7.62 magazine for a rebuild project.

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[Badger]

Have you tried Brian Dick at BDL?

See advertisement above in this thread ...

Not sure if he has any, but he's a friend of the forums and excellent to deal with ...

Regards,
Doug

[xa-coupe]

I think there are two different types depending on what you are restoring. The RFI 7.62 SMLEs use a different mag to the L42 ( No4 ) types. Best you make sure you are getting the right one too.

[Alan de Enfield]

If its a No4 based 7.62 then the original Enfield mags are 'rocking horse poo' and when available make well over £100 each - I have a waiting list of folks wanting them.

If you are not 'fussed' about an original mag then go to one of the gun auctions where 7.62 sporterised No4's sell for about £80 / £100. If you dont want the rifle then (what I have done in the past) take some tools and strip of everything you need (sights, trigger, trigger guard, butt, forearm, magazine etc etc & leave the FAC / Pressure parts at the auction house. (You need to agree it with the auctioneer before hand, that if you win it you can strip it)

[jmoore]

If in a bind, the 2a1 mags WILL usually function in L42a1s/No.4s. Don't know why I know this...


2a1


No.8/L39a1/L42a1

[Peter Laidler]

Don't forget that there was a batch of 'repro' L42 magazines made. A slightly lesser quality than 'mickey mouse' but if you can have the cardboard ejector hardened and re spot-welded on, they are OK so I've been informed

[bigduke6]

Dont forget the sterling conversion mag,

[8udr]

Does anyone know where I can get any of those mentioned above

[Brian Dick]

I don't have any spares. Try GE Fulton at Bisley. http://www.fultonsofbisley.com

[8udr]

Thanks to everyone who offered advice. I have tried Fultons and am awaiting reply.
I have been offered a magazine in a private email and I appreciate the offer but at the price I would be better off bidding in an auction, acquiring another rifle and swapping the one magazine between the two. One can never have enough rifles.
8UDR