Slideshows of 3 Aussie L1A1s and an Indian A1

[diopter]

My 1st Aussie L1A1. Supposedly used by Brit forces in Malaysia. I added Canadian short scope cover and Canadian fore stock.

AD61
http://community.webshots.com/slideshow/579898774djKAfq


Most recent purchase. Aussie L1A1 Singapore Police Force 7588
AD69 SPF7588
http://community.webshots.com/slideshow/579895933LRLlZh


Brother's Aussie L1A1 Singapore Police Force 7419
AD70 SPF7419
http://community.webshots.com/slideshow/579895738qDQScH


Recent Indian A1
http://community.webshots.com/slideshow/579898680SZEYMF

[Peter Laidler]

My issue rifle in Australia and then to Malaya was AD6104714 and afterwards an AD642---- ending on 00, then a superb BSA L1A1

The bloke from the Singapore Police who used to deal with their small arms and the like, that we used to repair under the Crown Agents aid agreements was a Chief Inspector(?) Soliano. A really nice Eurasian who used to come and shoot with us when we range tested them.

[diopter]

My issue rifle in Australiaicon and then to Malaya was AD6104714

Peter
Where you in UK or Australian service?
Someone mentioned my rifle was sold by Lithgrow to Malay as part of a large order..
Where the rifles being bounced around by three Armies?

[Peter Laidler]

We had mixed Ordnance stockpiles in Malaya so we'd have a mix of UK and Australian weaponry and vehicles

[tankhunter]

Diopter; You may Not be aware of this, but there is a right way. AND a wrong way of assembling your L1A1s! The Central Hinge pin & screw have been assembled incorrectly on your rifles. The Slotted screw head should be on the LEFT side of the Rifle when pointing muzzle towards target. As Armourers, this was an Imediate indication that the 'User' when the Rifle was in Service. Had Illegally stripped the Weapon for cleaning above what he was allowed to do! The reason that an average untrained squaddie was not allowed to strip a Rifle further that the user handbook stated was. It was possible to lose some componants or incorrectly assemble that & cause possible subsequent damage! Also, SOME Soldiers used to 'Tamper' with the internals so the weapon went full auto! Im NOT telling you how, as you just MIGHT be tempted to imitate that practice!..Ha,Ha! Incorrect assembly from the wrong side will NOT affect the handling or function of your Rifles Diopter, so dont worry about that! BUT, Asthetically, & issue from factory. The screws SHOULD be inserted as I discribed previously. I know it's all stamp collector, or Rivit counter stuff, BUT. ther IS a right way & a wrong way. And a LOT of collectors would want things to be RIGHT! I hope this small snippet will be of some use to yourself & possibly other members? PETER, Im suprised you didnt pick this one up! Get down & give me 10 Pressups!!!!............

[diopter]

Tankhunter

You'll have to give us ten push ups too.
There is something else wrong with the AD61 that no one has picked up on yet .

[tankhunter]

Tankhunter

You'll have to give us ten push ups too.
There is something else wrong with the AD61 that no one has picked up on yet .

Would that be that it's AD 69?...........