AIM's got No.2A Enfields!

[Dave R]

Sighting system? Not as good as the aperture sights on other Enfields, and US service rifles. But better than a Mauser.

The only other complaint I've experienced (and others have reported) is weak extraction.

Other than that, I love it. A fine, accurate rifle that doesn't always eject cleanly.

 

[Diomed]

Weak extraction/ejection seems to be the fault of how complex it is. Quite a few of the extractor springs are weak/brittle, and tend to break. Ejection uses the magazine and the ejector screw in some kind of mystical combination I haven't figured out yet.

My 2A1 has pretty crappy ejection. Probably the mag.

 

[Flyboy73]

Got my 2a yesterday. Its sights are to 2000m, so i guess its a regular 2a.

Gun looks good. Stock has a small repair in the top by the buttplate. Small dings that are normal, bore looks good.

Wonder why they used black paint on it though. Took the mag out and some came off puttin the mag back in.

Brion

 

[Davo]

Dang I want one...

but im in California, where a detachable 10rd mag is ok, but a 12rd is a weapon of mass destruction.

 

[jdseven1]

Flyboy73. I just recieved mine today same repair as top of the buttstock. But otherwise in good shape. Anyone fire theirs pls advise.

 

[.45&TKD]

jdseven1,

How about a picture?

I won't have mine until Tuesday.

 

[Ad Astra]

Mine just came. Gorgeous wood, peeling-a-little black paint finish, sharp lands and groves, clean barrel. Low serial- I think- A025xx. 1964-made.

Nice balance to this piece! Indian grime on my t-shirt from spontaneously shouldering this thing right outta the box.

Outstanding!

Added: Mine has a S (up arrow) A mark in a circle, on right buttstock side

white painted "1" on left side- small, 1/2 inch

slight bayo lug wear

splice piece, small, between rear sling swivel and alum. buttplate.

WOW nice grain. filthy oily bugger for now, tho.

Whole different balance and feel from the Mk. 1 No.4*- heavier, more solid

 

[KaceCoyote]

PICTURES!

 

[joab]

Mine just came in

Nice grained dark wood fore stock solid dark wood butt.
Some sort of ameteurish repair to butt, top and bottom of heel
No telling what the finish looks like under the stoving but the bayo lug is in the white

It's a 65 and I love the import mark

I'll be shooting it Sunday

 

[.45&TKD]

Pictures, please!

 

[conanman]

Received mine yesterday.

The black paint is coming off pretty much all over. I think I'll strip it down and put some duracoat on it. Stock has two crudy repairs on the butt. I'll be refinishing the stock also.

On the bright side it does have a nice bore.

 

[joab]

That ain't paint.
It's stoving, a rust preventative.
I'm not sure if it's better or worse than cosmo yet

 

[DMK]

That ain't paint.
It's stoving, a rust preventative.

Actually, it is paint. Stoving was a process where the finish was baked into the metal, I believe during the heat treatment process. The British also used a very tough paint called Suncorite. India used some kind of poor quality paint that is nowhere near as durable as either of the British finishes. The British finishes won't get dissolved by bore cleaner, the finish on these 2As will.

 

[joab]

the finish on these 2As will.

__________________Good cause that's my project for tomorro

 

[Janos Dracwlya]

I got mine Wednesday. That paint is a pain in the @$$. I spent a couple hours today on the magazine and barrel end cap. And they still aren't as clean as I would like. But it will be a beautiful rifle when it is done.

Mine's a 1965, with a great bore and a couple of small arsenal repairs to the stock, but nothing bad.

 

[DMK]

I worked on mine a bit today. I used some cheap Prestone Brake Parts Cleaner (like 99 cents at Walmart). I sprayed it on, let it soak a minute, and the paint just bubbled up. Some light scrubbing with a small brass brush took it right off. Easy Peasy

 

[Janos Dracwlya]

I'm using the Wal-Mart brand carbuerator cleaner. Some of the paint comes off really easily. So requires a lot of work. Perhaps I should go get a can of brake cleaner instead.

 

[STAGE 2]

Anybody know a good smith to send one of these rifles to for a look over?

 

[Diomed]

Anybody know a good smith to send one of these rifles to for a look over?

Depends. How much do you want to spend? How long do you want to wait?

 

[Flyboy73]

What type of finish is under the black paint? Can I stripe the paint and leave it as is or i need to refinish it?

Brion

 

[DMK]

What type of finish is under the black paint? Can I stripe the paint and leave it as is or i need to refinish it?

Some bluing, maybe a bit of parkerizing here and there. It will probably be well worn. You can certainly leave it with a worn finish, just keep it oiled.

I'd prefer no finish to that black paint. Not only does it look better IMO, but the paint was interfering with the function of the rifle in many areas.

 

[STAGE 2]

Depends. How much do you want to spend? How long do you want to wait?

Like I stated above I want a competent smith to look the rifle over. I have a vested interest in keeping all all of my fingers attached and metal shards out of my face.

So I'll ask my question again, who is a good person to send one of these rifles to for a safety and function check.

 

[Ad Astra]

Getting the paint off is a mess- Gun Scrubber, brake cleaner and a scotchbrite pad. Some cosmo too, under the barrel and nose cap. 3 hours, not done yet. Worse than a Yugo SKS. Microscopic bits of paint on everything.

But when you hear that big box mag click in place, it's worth it. Also, the bore on mine seems perfect- no wear at all. Looks new.

And the bore was clean. Kudos to the troop who used it last.

 

[Diomed]

Well, you can try Mike at M & M Gunsmithing, (703) 739-2150, 204 S Union St., Alexandria, VA. He's handled a few thousand Enfields in his time, he's usually backlogged like crazy though. Very reasonable rates.

Brian at BDL Ltd. is about the highest-end Enfield smith in the U.S., I haven't had occasion to use his services (yet) but those who have speak highly of him (and he is priced accordingly). BDL Ltd., (803) 637-5784, http://www.bdlltd.com/.

 

[joab]

Like I stated above I want a competent smith to look the rifle over. I have a vested interest in keeping all all of my fingers attached and metal shards out of my face.

Tie it to a saw horse and pull the trigger with a long poiece of twine if you're nervous