Enfield SMLE feed barrel system

[Promo]

Has anyone ever seen a similar feed barrel action for the No. 1 Enfield action before? Aside of the British proof it also carries the German CIP proof, every part - including the wooden chest it came with - are serialized "X44". It belongs to a friend of mine in Germany, neither of us has seen such a system before.

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[mr.e moose]

Sub Calibre adapter?

[mrclark303]

Its like a reproduction Morris Tube, what calibre is it, off set rimfire striker or some sub centerfire calibre?

[Promo]

Sorry, caliber is .22 lr.

[breakeyp]

Gun Parts Corp (Numrich) made these about ten years ago. Perhaps some were exported to Germany???

[browningautorifle]

I'd have loved to get one of those years back...neat toys.

[Bruce_in_Oz]

Just NEVER use "high-velocity" .22LR ammo in these.

As with the H&K kits for the G-1 / FAL / L1A1, extended use of HV ammo may expand the incredibly thin, (about one millimetre), tube walls to engage the full-bore rifling. VERY hard to remove the adapter when that happens.

These things were intended primarily for use in "indoor" gallery ranges.

Note that the Brit Commonwealth ditched these adapters and went with a dedicated .22LR (single-shot) SMLE variant, the Rifle No.2.

[CINDERS]

One would be advised to use LR sub-sonics or standard velocity cartridges then Bruce, we used as army cadets the 22Lr/303's at the high school which had a 25yd outdoor range with aiming tubes and sleepered stop butts/wings think we used standard velocity from memory single load only but it was pretty much in the city so to speak would not happen today though.

[mrclark303]

Just NEVER use "high-velocity" .22LR ammo in these.

As with the H&K kits for the G-1 / FAL / L1A1, extended use of HV ammo may expand the incredibly thin, (about one millimetre), tube walls to engage the full-bore rifling. VERY hard to remove the adapter when that happens.

These things were intended primarily for use in "indoor" gallery ranges.

Note that the Brit Commonwealth ditched these adapters and went with a dedicated .22LR (single-shot) SMLE variant, the Rifle No.2.

I Know we have discussed this bulging issue before, I have a couple of L12A1 liners, one new build and one original (the original I suspect was ex Canadian Army).

I adjusted (a laborious task) the new liner to fit one of my L1A1's and that's now a close fit and groups very well indeed.

We have spoken about this before, but my kit is basically new, designed primarily for the US market, with original and new parts. Pete Laidler of this parish provided considerable help with the project, a fact I and many others are very grateful for.

The new liner was Fal bore dimensions and my SP L1A1 has a new made barrel, so I suspect dosen't conform to the original Metric or Inch barrel specs, hence the knats cock adjustments required for a snug fit.

I check fitted the original unadjusted spare liner in an original L1A1 barrel and was shocked that it clattered home like throwing a sausage down the high street!

Two things came to mind, first, it must have grouped like a shotgun being so loose and second, it must have been in grave danger of bulging into the parent bore with the lack of firm support along its length.

No issues with mine so far I am pleased to say!

[mrclark303]

One would be advised to use LR sub-sonics or standard velocity cartridges then Bruce, we used as army cadets the 22Lr/303's at the high school which had a 25yd outdoor range with aiming tubes and sleepered stop butts/wings think we used standard velocity from memory single load only but it was pretty much in the city so to speak would not happen today though.

I remember those happy days well Cinders, here in the UK, it was bussed off to the local TA base to use the No8's at the indoor range. All together now .... I HAVE NO LIVE ROUNDS OR EMPTY CASES IN MY POSSESSION SERGEANT!

I would imagine you used the Aussie equivalent of our old Eley .22lr Club (Army packaged as L5A1). I decant my .22 in an old L5A1 box for use down the local range (I know sad).

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