Brad,
I have a superb detailed book on the history of these weapons.
Unfortunately, I can't recall the title, and its at my place in Michigan.
Would you like me to send you details next week?
Michael
----- Original Message -----
From: Brad Fornal
To: Michael Conn
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 9:18 PM
Subject: Re: Enfields
I've got an old gun magazine that covers the entire history of the Lee
Enfield. That helped me to locate the orginal sling for mine about 10 years
ago. A guy had a box full of them for a buck each.
On 4/17/07, Michael Conn <mconn2@bright.net> wrote:
Brad,
Thank you for your e-mail.
As you probably already know, the Enfield Jungle Carbine was developed for
use by the British Army fighting in Burma during World War II, It was found
to be better for used in the jungle.
It was made lighter than the usual 9 pounds to make it easier carrying for
troops fighting under the terrible conditions in jungle fighting.
Like you, I have one with the "wood" heavily refinished. In this
respect, I find it really quite ugly.
The .303 British is a good and capable round. It's obvious drawback is
its weight for carrying purposes.
I've never actually fired mine. I don't know why.
Michael
----- Original Message -----
From: Brad Fornal
To: Michael Conn
Cc: rrengineer@dslextreme.com ; spridgets
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 8:10 PM
Subject: Re: Enfields
I have a Jungle Carbine that is very effective for deer hunting. STFU
Ed!! I get a free weekend of hunting on a HUGE lease down in Junction Texas.
All the beer and tequila I can drink, and all meals for free. Someone dresses
out the deer, all I have to do is plug it with a bullet. I take the meat back
to work, and the most helpful of my employees in my absence get the benefit of
my aggressive nature.
I have been searching half heartedly for an original bowie blade bayonet
and another flash hider with the bayonet lug still intact. If anyone has any
leads on affordable parts, I would appreciate it.
My weapon was allegedly taken off a Viet Cong in the early 60's when we
were just a peace keeping force over there. It was taken apart and sent back
to the US in parts. It was reassembled and sat on a shelf until I purchased it
in 1986. It has nice, crisp looking riflings, and is terribly accurate,
despite rumors of a wandering zero. The only issue I have is that the stock
had been refinished, and the bayonet lug filed off the flash suppressor.
The .303 British round has the same knockdown power as a .44 magnum, in
a 30 caliber round.
The carbine isn't so heavy as to be uncomfortable to carry, and even
though I have several 5 round clips for my AK47, so that I can legally use it
for deer hunting, I would much rather use the bolt action carbine.
OH, and mine DOES NOT leak oil!!!
On 4/17/07, Michael Conn <mconn2@bright.net> wrote:
Mike,
Wonderful.
Where were they made?
Is the No 4 in the original box?
The Jungle Carbine I find particularly desirable. Have you fired it?
Michael
----- Original Message -----
From: <rrengineer@dslextreme.com>
To: "Michael Conn" <mconn2@bright.net >
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 3:55 AM
Subject: Enfields
>
> Michael,
> I have a No. 5 Jungle Carbine and a No. 4-Mark II, new in the
arsenal
> wrap.
> Mike MacLean
> 60 Sprite
> 56 BN2
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