2A1 Ishapore terrible accuracy + other problems

[Lee Enfield]

I'm afraid you have 'fallen for' the internet rumour that if repeated enough times becomes fact.

The steel is NOT a better grade, it is exactly that as specified for the No1 Mk3.
In fact Peter Laidler bought a dozen 2A / 2A1 and had them tested, several were found to actually be No1 Mk3 and the original markings could be seen under the microscope.
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I'm sorry, but this story cannot be true - there are structural differences between a 2A/2A1 action and a No1 action - and yes, when PL made the assertion that 2A/2A1 actions were merely converted No1 .303 actions, I called him on it.

The easiest structural difference to see is that the ejector screw is moved forward approx. 1/4" on the 2A/2A1 action.
the second one is that there is a relief cut on the inside of the action to assist the cartridge base running into the ejector screw.

If .303 No1 receivers were "converted" into 2A/2A1 actions, it would be very plain to see, and there would be 2 ejector screw threaded holes in the action - similar to the Sterling 7.62 No4 conversion