Where to Buy a C3a1

[BillyGreen]

Diemaco did some rebuilding, original M-82s that is. They were working with La Coruna actions. Perhaps C3A1's as well.

[Yeandle31]

Just my comments;

Gil - I can appreciate Simon protecting his customer in not divulging his name and location. He did confirm that 00341G came to Canada. I've checked with my contacts and they don't know the new "custodian". I'm sure 00341G has a good home!

Lee Enfield - I know the Owner of 00341G who consigned it to Highwood Classic Arms. He purchased it from Norman Clark shortly after Norman bought it from the Parker Hale bankruptcy sale. Norman Clark also had a 2nd
C3a1 that came from the same sale. It resides in the UK and I'm not privy to its serial number. Also a number of M85's and a large stock of parts.
- How many more are out there? I know of 2 others.
- Where did the "Story of the 10 returns originate"? Initially Clive Law told this to a few folks including my self. I also heard this from a Weapons Tech (retired) around 2009 when there was increased interest in the C3a1.
- I agree with you one one thing - the serial range for the C3a1 is well documented. Couple folks on here have a copy of the original contract. As far as I know all 500 were delivered.
- Spare parts - sure they were purchased. I would suspect that the receivers would be serialized. Where thay part of the original 500 order? good question and would like to hears some comments. There must be some currently with DND that knows this?

Both the C3 and C3a1 remain a bit of a mystery.

Ron (Canada)

I know this is an old thread but I appreciate all the info. Currently trying to do some research into the C3A1s.

Thanks,
Kevin