e.a.l. .303

**gunluver** · 10-13-2009 11:26 PM

Hello I am new to computers.Hope this is right.I have a E.A.L. .303 with serial number over 6000. I think it might have been for canadian ranger units.thanks and any input would be welcome.Cheers.

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**Highly Recommended** · 10-13-2009 11:26 PM

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**limpetmine** · 10-14-2009 12:37 AM

The late Skip Stratton says that no. 6260 to 6999 were bought for Ranger units. He says that 6,000 to 6,999 range is the military purchase (with the Rangers coming out of this group).
He says the commercial rifles were in the 2,000 to 5,000 range.
NOW, my question is WHO and WHERE did the 1 to 1,999 range rifles go?
They exist.

**jmoore** · 10-14-2009 12:37 AM

Never mind, Limpetmine beat me to the punch!

**limpetmine** · 10-14-2009 12:41 AM

The commercial version uses the Type Two flip sight, while the military version uses the high end barrel mounted "folding leaf express sight type"
This is the quick and dirty way to tell what type rifle it is.

**limpetmine** · 10-14-2009 12:42 AM

I should get a life!

Originally Posted by jmoore

Never mind, Limpetmine beat me to the punch!

**jmoore** · 10-14-2009 03:06 AM

Heck, I'm just squandering break and lunch time at work!

**gunluver** · 10-14-2009 08:50 PM

Thanks again.This rifle is in great shape and was a wall hanger.I must shoot the weapons I own and am looking forward to shooting this weekend.Cheers.

**Gard** · 11-19-2009 07:56 PM

I have what appears to be a military version. Someone at some point changed the sights to another type of express sight though. The thing is it has a three digit serial number! Is this a ridiculously early EAL?

**limpetmine** · 11-19-2009 11:39 PM

All the books gloss over #1-1,999, so who knows? Mine is a low 1,400;
has the rear flip sight. I suspect it/they were a first run for general consumption. Speculation on my part.

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