Enfield .45 Carbine and kits.

[K31]

Buy one! Let us know if it works alright. I think they make them for MAUSERS, too, don't they?

[jonnyc]

I have one and I love it. Fun project and a great shooter.

[jmoore]

Played with and shot a 45 ACP Remington 788 rifle. Didn't hardly need ear protection with the long barrel, and it was quite accurate at 100yd. Don't know who owns it now.

The rear locking lugs on the SMLE and 788 make for more reliable feeding than a front locking design due to the reduced gap from the mag to the chamber. The cartridge is otherwise apt to get out of alignment due to its short OAL. 45ACP also has a convienent rim diameter that is easily adapted to these actions w/ a mimimun of work, although the 788 originally chambered in 223 Rem might do for conversion to 9x19.

Why?--- Why not? I do like quiet projectile throwers.

[rondog]

I WANT! I WANT! Need something to knock the cats off the garbage cans, ya know.

This photo is from the old Valkyrie Arms website.

[jonnyc]

Go to the site for Special Interest Arms. They make the kit I used, and also functional DeLisle copies.
Cats Beware!

[spinecracker]

The company is just down the road from me (ok, an hour drive...) and I have talked with the owner. The purpose of the kits and his own inhouse conversions is to salvage enfield receivers that are still good even when the rest of the rifle has been trashed by use. Makes sense that if an Enfield is messed up to the point that it cannot be restored/refurbished, then at least parts can be modified and keep on being used. I will say that some of the conversions on the website look exceedingly ugly, but that is only my highly biased opinion. I should really pester the guy and see if he has any spares - I really need a Fazakerley or BSA Shirley No.4 Mk.1 backsight - anyone have any spares?

[jona]

Bought one of the old Rhinelander kits. A little different and about half the price. Got to use up some odds and ends I lying around. The only problem its gives me is ejecting, otherwise shoots great and is a lot of fun!

[Digger]

If it's already bubba'd beyond restoration, why not?

[Igor Polski]

Low recoil big bore fun shooter. Why not build one if you have the parts?

~Igor

[jonnyc]

I'm currently having fun working up a .45 Super load for mine.