Another newbie question

[52m37]

I am still going through all the posts on this site. So, if this question has already been addressed I have not found it yet.

What is the little 'loop/ 'U' shaped' thing on the trigger housing (in front of the mag) for?
Thanks

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[CINDERS]

Try this look at the post about 3-5 from the top from Badger & Villiers the answer is there ~ Enfield mystery loop [Archive] - Military Surplus Collectors Forums the google search engine on this site works well just got to think outside the box in how you describe what you are looking for I typed in 303 trigger guards then just 303 trigger guard loop

[Colonel Enfield]

The short answer, for those not wanting to follow the link, is that when the MLE was first introduced, the magazines were attached to the rifle via a small chain. One end was attached to the rifle, the other attached to that small metal loop. Later on, the loop was used to help fasten canvas action covers to the rifle.