Whilst far from an authentic replica, it is a far better version than many I have seen. For some years I have manufactured (here in NZ) replica De Lisle Commando carbines that are correct in all respects to the originals. My research has been extensive and included detailed examination of originals in the Pattern Room collection. My xtra name is gundoc if you want to contact me.
In Canada, there have been very accurate reproductions (sans suppressing capability) made by a chap who posts in various sites under the boardname "mudpuppy". These are correct to the original drawings, except for the silencer.
The ones made by Valkarie Arms here in the USA were very poorly manufactured and need extensive work to get them up to snuff. Shandwick Supply in Scotland make the best reproductions I've examined. Unfortunately, they are not importable to the USA.
The problem here in the UK the ones that are supposed to be made to the original design would be section 5, if the shroud can be removed as the original barrel was 8" and a bit short of our required 12" barrel.
The one thing his display doesn't show you is when the bullet hits the gong, you can hear it whizz of in some direction or other. At 60 yds, the FMJs hit like a hammer and goes back over your head(at least in my case). Makes one imediately change to a soft target. So much for people's theory of bullets vapourizing on impact...
I got to shoot one made by Valkarie Arms . It was as quite as a mouse fart and I had no issues with it and It hit were you aimed.
I was funny looking with a brand new suppressor end attached to an old war horse.
why did I read this
now I have to have one
now I need to find a bubbafied SMLE to start the build
I think starting with the Ishapore 7.62 will solve the extractor problems
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