AIM's got No.2A Enfields!

[DMK]

I couldn't believe it, one of my holy grails came right to my inbox.

We just purchased the balance of the Enfield 2A rifles known to exist in the world! The Enfield 2A .308 NATO rifle was manufactured by the Rifle Factory Ishapore in the 1960's. Their engineers made design enhancements to the No1Mk3 Enfield by utilizing superior 1960's technology in steel manufacturing and tooling when compared with the turn of the century processes used to make the .303cal. Enfields. The 2As were issued to India's Central Interior Security Force during the past four decades. They were shot little and were very well maintained. These rifles will show some metal finish wear from training, handling, etc. and may have arsenal stock repair(s) to prevent or repair wood cracks. They will feature bright bores and original wood stock finish (these rifles have not been power washed). Expect a clean military surplus rifle, while not brand new, will make a great addition to any collection. Once these are gone they won't be seen again. Please visit our website for more information.

Enfield 2A .308 NATO Rifles

 

[fisi]

thank you!

 

[DMK]

You're welcome fisi. I figured some folks here would be just as happy to see this as I am.

BTW: Does anybody know what kind of stripper clips work with this rifle? I've got loads of strippers from Australian F4 7.62 (L1A1/SLR clips?). Will these work?

 

[Sistema1927]

I wonder if they are all 2A, or if some are 2A1?

 

[cracked butt]

Now I'm glad I waited. I almost bought one for around $200 at a gun show a few months back. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[DMK]

I wonder if they are all 2A, or if some are 2A1?

What's the difference? Isn't it something with the sights?

 

[Stiletto Null]

2A1 has better metal, I hear.

 

[trbon8r]

Too bad the FFL transfer fees would cost me half the price of the rifle.

 

[Sistema1927]

Too bad the FFL transfer fees would cost me half the price of the rifle.

That is why you need a C&R.

 

[The Undertoad]

Now I'm really regretting not mailing in my C&R paperwork when I got it.

Wanna bet by the time I get the approval (if mailed Monday) they're all gone?

 

[CZ 75 BD]

Got that note too;

Looks like a deal, tell me more about this rifle, please.

 

[Remington788]

I called my BIL after I received the email and he said he is going to order a couple and will let me have the one he doesn't want.

 

[Ad Astra]

Ditto the stripper clip question, 2A1 has simplified sights (to 800 meters) IIRC, AIM says "2A's". Dunno about the metal issue... Scarlata's book says the Indians used a better metallurgy process to make the 2A's.

AIM had No.1 Mk4's as "gunsmith specials" for $69 a couple days ago. They went quick. Only 30 pieces. Supposed to be less than cost. "May have surface rust."

I may have steel wool and sandpaper, and 2 Enfields in the mail for $240.

C&R changes everything. Utterly worth getting. Low on funds but happy.

 

[mustanger98]

As far as the question of "2A" vs. "2A1", my No.4 was sold as a No.4 Mk1, but when I got it out of the box at my dealer's, it was a No.4 Mk2. It cleaned up beautifully and shoots very nicely.

I see they got a new batch of K31's too.

 

[kjeff50cal]

I have a 2A1 with a butchered bubba forestock which I paid $120 for. The difference between the 2A & 2A1 is the rear sights of the 2A are marked for a longer distance in meters than the 2A1, an optimistic 2000 meters vs 800 meters.

 

[DMK]

The difference between the 2A & 2A1 is the rear sights of the 2A are marked for a longer distance in meters than the 2A1, an optimistic 2000 meters vs 800 meters.

Do they both start at the same distance? What is it 300 meters?

 

[redranger1]

does anybody have a coupon code or know how to get one for a discount?

 

[maasenstodt]

A late model, handpicked .308 Enfield rifle for less than $200 shipped? This is too good of a deal to pass up.

And I'll be getting my emailed receipt right about... now.

 

[Flyboy73]

My order is in. Man my CC is smoking again

Brion

 

[iamkris]

Hot diggety. Mine's on the way, too.

 

[k_semler]

I bought one. I'm so glad that I bought this, (but I wish I didn't have a visa to buy it with, darn 20.25% APR interest.)

 

[DMK]

Wow, I hope these turn out to be good. I trust AIM for the most part, but I'd feel terrible if these are lemons after so many of you guys jumped on this.

 

[Wade]

This may be a dumb question, but can you shoot commercial .308 ammunition through these rifles? Seems like I read somewhere that surplus 7.62x51 and commercial .308 are loaded to different SAAMI pressures. (??)

 

[armoredman]

Wish I had money!
Question - what's wrong with the metallurgy of previous Enfields? I have a 1943 Longbranch Number 4 MK1*, and it seems to be in great shape, and is certainly a shooter - one load gives me 1" groups at 100 yards!

 

[kfranz]

Now I'm really regretting not mailing in my C&R paperwork when I got it.

Wanna bet by the time I get the approval (if mailed Monday) they're all gone?

And if they're still around two or three months from now, will you have the same regret? Learn from your mistakes, don't repeat them. NO excuse not to have your forms in the mail on Monday....