Early L39A1

[Brian B]

I am an excellent reader and lurker, but I need improvement is sharing and contributing. In this new effort, I am going to post pictures of some new rifles that I have picked up over the last 4-5 months. When it rains, it pours!! I have picked up an L39A1, built an Enforcer clone, found an original Enforcer and found a sporterized No I Mk VI.

I am starting with the L39A1 and I will add the other rifle as time permits. I finally pulled these out of the safe over the weekend and took some pictures.

All comments are welcomed!!

Brian

I purchased this rifle on Gunbroker late last year and a big "Thank You" to Peter Laidler for his advice prior to purchasing it. It is an early L39A1, hence the XL 39 E1 designation. It also has the "00" bolt head. It does not have the front sight element holder on the butt. It is sporting a PH5C and a FS 22 sight up front.

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[Alan de Enfield]

Very nice - a strawberry blond (or is it just the lighting ?)

[Simon P]

Nice L39A1

Now we need some pictures of the sporterized No I Mk VI

[Brian B]

Very nice - a strawberry blond (or is it just the lighting ?)

Alan,

It does have a hint of red in the forestock. Butt is quite a bit darker. Haven't pulled the butt off to see if it is stamped in any way. Not sure if they marked the butts or not.

Thanks

Brian

[Brian B]

Nice L39A1

Now we need some pictures of the sporterized No I Mk VI

Simon,

Thanks for the kind words.

The No 1 Mk VI was converted to No 4 Mk I configuration and then sporterized.

I will get some pictures up later tonight.

Brian

[Lance]

Nice rifle, I tried for an XL39 last year and was outbid unfortunately. Currently I am on a huge dry spell, there just isn't anything super interesting out there that I can find! You are lucky you found all the toys you did!

Only fishy thing I can see on your rifle is the magazine engraving; it is not factory, the "1" are a different font then the factory markings and the "A" is a little wide. Not a biggie but, just in case you missed it.

[limpetmine]

Nice find Brian. You were lucky I was on a thin spot that month, as I was eyeing that very rifle.
It does sound like you've been on a tear this year. Sometimes it's like that, the tide comes in and the tide goes out. Keep hunting!

[fenian]

Congrats, beautiful gun.I had my I on that one to. My head said yes but my wallet said no. Glad someone who appreciates it got it.

[Brian B]

Nice rifle, I tried for an XL39 last year and was outbid unfortunately. Currently I am on a huge dry spell, there just isn't anything super interesting out there that I can find! You are lucky you found all the toys you did!

Only fishy thing I can see on your rifle is the magazine engraving; it is not factory, the "1" are a different font then the factory markings and the "A" is a little wide. Not a biggie but, just in case you missed it.

Lance,

I am amazed how I can go for what seems like forever without finding anything interesting, and not grossly overpriced, and then all at once it seems there is an interesting find around every corner.

Hadn't noticed the markings on the mag being a bit fishy. Thanks for the feedback. I am going to pull it out and have another look. I wasn't sure if they marked these mags to match the rifle or not. I know it is a 303 mag for single loading. I had considered popping in an original 7.62 mag for the range as I had an extra for my Enforcer clone project.

Anyone else have any pictures of magazine markings from early L39A1s that they can post to shed some light on the subject.

I love this forum!!

Brian

[Brian B]

Nice find Brian. You were lucky I was on a thin spot that month, as I was eyeing that very rifle.
It does sound like you've been on a tear this year. Sometimes it's like that, the tide comes in and the tide goes out. Keep hunting!

Limpetmine,

You have to ride the wave while it lasts because it never seems to last for very long!!

Lucky for the wallet, that the ride doesn't last too long!!

Thanks,

Brian