No4 mk1*

[jmoore]

Makes one wonder why they would cut the Muzzle brake off a now $1500.00 Tok and put it on a (now) $50.00 Enfield.

I learned in an earlier thread on the Milsurps Soviet rifle forum that there was a commercial concern in Canada (where evmoor is located) by the name Of "Globe", IIRC, which converted quite a few SVTs to .303 SAA, I don't remember if they kept the brakes intact or no; I'll see if I can hunt the old thread down later. (It was concerning the fluted chambers of the SVT and possibly a thread I started...)

Oh, BTW, not likely the brake above retains it's threads- they were further back than I remembered. Did get some photos done of the area on a SVT- will try and post reasonably soon. The SVT40 I weighed comes in at 8 1/2 pounds empty with magazine- pretty dang light. Will try and sample some more.

[Bruce_in_Oz]

JMOORE is right on the issue of the Tokarev muzzle device.

That gizmo LOOKS like the type fitted to the Russian SVT-38 and early versions of the SVT-40. (Later SVT 40s had a simplified brake with two large ports either side.)

However:

It would have been seriously "abbreviated" to fit on a No4. The original SVT brake is part of a long sleeve that extends back to and incorporates the gas regulator / base for the captive piston. It is threaded onto the barrel and locked with a key that looks a bit like a "rounded" version of the barrel wedges on Colt percussion revolvers.. The catch is that this retaining thread is way back near the gas-port end.

Furthermore, the front sight post looks odd. The original sight on the SVT series was a threaded post, reminiscent of those fitted to SKS and AK types.

[jmoore]

The original sight on the SVT series was a threaded post, reminiscent of those fitted to SKS and AK types

Yah, but the post is contained in a round hood (also vaguely of SKS appearance) which is dovetailed onto the brake assemby. The sight shown above is probably just driven onto the existing dovetail, unless the post was shortened some.

[jmoore]

So, here's some Soviet bits on the L-E forum. Odd but it ties in...:











Sorry about the semi-ugly parts, but this rifle was closest to hand.

[evmoor]

thank you for those pictures that is very interesting I will post some close ups of the front sight post and muzzle brake later, I just got back from three days coaching on the ranges.

[browningautorifle]

Yes...Brake...How foolish of me. I forgot about that. These used to be around. That is to say there were more than a few done. The front was just abreiviated and slipped on as we have now determined here. The old front sight screws down like the SKS and the rest dovetails in so easy change. The same time frame found Schmidt-ruebin rifles chambered to 30-30 available because they were available cheap and could be converted. I've seen more than a few of these too.

[evmoor]

Thank you to everyone for your your imput and help with thisI really apreciate it.

Can any of you tell me if you have run into any specific bore gauges for the Lee Enfield?
I have a tapered plug gauge that measures from .300 to .3260 in, manufactured by C. G. & T. Co LtdAttachment 35698Attachment 35697Attachment 35696Attachment 35699Attachment 35700

[Peter Laidler]

There's a blast from the past............. Coventry Gauge and Tool Co! That is the - and I'm going from memory now - it is the GAUGE, inspectors bullet, lead No2 for measuring wear between the locking shoulders and the leed. There will be a B2/SM XXX number on it somewhere. It was also used with a .5" slip gauge that wasn't allowed to pass between the No2 gauge and the locking shoulder but you could usually judge by eye wear in the leed from the 1/2" marker on the rear of the taper. You'll have to look hard to see/find it.

Only Command or Base workshops would have these gauges

[evmoor]

thank you for the info.
the only markings on the gauge are, as I rotate the gauge. LEAD S.A.
No 2
215
C.G.&T. Co Ltd
there is a line engraved around the gauge as seen in the 1st and 4th pics,
just to the right of the lin is 1/2, which you can see on the right side of the 4th and 5th pics,
and then what i would call a proof mark. looks lik a crown over a E which is over 5B. as seen in th 1st pic.

[Peter Laidler]

Dat am de one!