L42a1 Trigger Guard Loop Survey

[MJ1]

No loop.


..MJ...

[Peter Laidler]

I've got 3 and they've all got loops. M 37026, A-0417 and another that I can't remember..........

The new snipers had a couple from work out on the ranges last week. They commented on how 'gentle' they are. That must be 'gentle' as in 'not as fierce as the L115 .338's' and not 'gentle' as in being nailed by one!

Just as a matter of historical interest, the last 29 L96's were withdrawn last week. And before anyone asks, no, they are not going to be released. If anyone wants one, they should have got one when they were cheap!

[frank carno]

I have a 1971 L42, the loop is intact.
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[Simon P]

I have got two both 1971 & no loops,

If it is of any help, I was looking though the:
Infantry Training Volume 1
Skill at Arms
Pamphlet No4 SNIPING
Dated 1976

Chapter 1 Page 55, showing how the sling is fitted to the L42A1, the rifle illustrated has no loop

[jmoore]

A link to another L42a1 with photos that has no loop. (RobD, feel free to add what you wish, but I've added yours to the survey as of this post.)

L42A1 with unusual fore end?

[jmoore]

Adding a link to a Peter Laidler thread, which adds some more information:

LOOPLESS L42 TRIGGER GUARDS ........again!

[Peter Laidler]

Thanks for that JM. As I said earlier. I am only spouting the official party line but to be honest, the only purpose the loop really served was to prevent the sling twisting when you used it on the No8 and No4/L42.

I looked through the L42 EMER at work this morning and the data summary and technical description doesn't mention a non-loop as a change of spec.

I think all bases are pretty well covered now. If you've got it, all well and good. If not, STILL all well and good!

I wonder if there are No8's out there without the trigger guard loop.............. Helmets on............ awaiting incoming!

[Simon P]

I wonder if there are No8's out there without the trigger guard loop.............. Helmets on............ awaiting incoming!

I have 3 in stock at the moment, all HAVE loops & swing swivels the same as the No4T that will not rotate past the loop.

[jmoore]

Simon P: "I have 3 in stock at the moment, all HAVE loops & swing swivels the same as the No4T that will not rotate past the loop."

No.8 rifles, yes? It might be worth starting another thread if you find some without.

[Peter Laidler]

You shouldn't ever find a No8 without a loop. A loop fitment was written in stone for that rifle