Where can I check mag cutoffs?

[RJW NZ]

Hi, is there anywhere I can see images of various cut offs to know what is correct for my rifle? Its the old no1mk6 again I afraid, and I've been after a no hole mag cut off, would it be the same silhouette as a no1mk3, or is there a special one for no4 actions? thanks R

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[bigduke6]

These pics may be of some help, its the mag cutoff from my No1 Mk V project, compared to a No1 Mk 111 same apart from no spotting hole.
I purchased the cut off at the war and peace show, i remember wheaty ( a forum member) saying that on some were you grip to "pull out" they were just rounded over, also he mentioned i may have to take a few thou off so it would fit in the recess were it pivots on the screw.
It fitted perfect as it was, so maybe he had his wires crossed and was talking about the Mk 6.?
suggest you contact: Wheaty, (only one in the members list by that name) he maybe able to help.

[Enfieldlock]

Mag cut-offs for the SMLE Mark VI were made from a single piece of tin-plate bent into shape. The thickened part to take the fixing screw was welded on. I have a drawing dated 1928, which I am presuming is the beast. It did not have a tooling hole, just like the one for the Mark V.

Cut-offs for the first No4s were also tin-plate, 14 SWG (.080-in) but they were not thickened to take the cut-off screw. The slot in the receiver was a straight forward slit. Features were pressed into the plate which had a set to provide the interference in the slot.

The cut-off screw was unique to the No4, having a 4BA thread.

[RJW NZ]

thanks gents, phew, thats one real hens teeth by the sound of it. I'd bet the cut off I have my eye on is a mkV type, I think that'll do decently until a miracle happens... cheers and thanks R