Enfield Barrel in 308

[Dimitri]

I was looking for scope rings for the Parker Hale bases I bought, could not find them so came up with this:

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Dimitri

[tiriaq]

I recall those barrels and forends being sold by Numrich Arms some years ago. I bought a set. IIRC, I paid more than you did.
If you really wanted to use a handguard, a sleeve could be made so the collar would fit.

[miketv]

I had considered building a rifle such as yours a few years ago and the folks at Pac Nor were more than willing to turn a barrel to any profile I needed. If I recall they said that they could even thread it to fit a No4 action. I would then have to cut,crown the muzzle, finish ream the chamber and have the extractor slot cut.
By the time I had sourced the parts a complete rifle had come available for sale and I shelved the project.

[Brian B]

Thanks all for your suggestions!

I wondered if the barrel and hanguard were a part of a set that someone sold at one time.

I found an original set of rings that arrived yesterday and I am picking up the donor rifle on Saturday.

I will check with Pac Nor about having them turn a barrel since I haven't had any luck finding a suitable one as of yet.

Ron and Alan have been very helpful with this project and I am having a blast tracking down all of the parts.

Thanks again to everyone,

Brian

[rgg_7]

Any quesses on what an original Enforcer safety is worth. Also any update on EFD's reproduction safety?

[Enfieldlock]

Any quesses on what an original Enforcer safety is worth. Also any update on EFD's reproduction safety?

I'll get onto it and post the outcome ASP.

[Peter Laidler]

Why is an Enforcer safety any different than a normal No4 safety? Am I missing something....., on the basis that an Enforcer is a commercial and not Milspec rifle.

[Dimitri]

The Enforcer has a shorter safety lever that allows it to clear the PH5E sight base.

Dimitri

[Alan de Enfield]

The Enforcer has a shorter safety lever that allows it to clear the PH5E sight base.

Dimitri

My Enforcer Clone (top Picture) with the standard No4 Safety - it wasnt till I actually got out to try it that I realised the safety wouldnt move.

Bottom picture - with the correct 'short' safety which EFD found for me in his 'bits & pieces'

[Dimitri]

Happen to have another PH5E laying around that I can purchase off you?

Dimitri