Dr T
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I recently acquired a Lee Enfield No. 4 Mk. 1 that had been nicely sporterized. The barrel is free floated, the gun is in "as new" condition.
However, somewhere along the lines the gun had been equipped with a 6 round magazine, either by shortening an original or as an after market item. There are not maker's marks on the magazine that I have been able to find.
The magazine will feed ok, but the magazine release is difficult. It is difficult to depress the release catch and difficult to remove the magazine. It seems to be canted.
Is it normal for the magazine release of a Lee Enfield to be very stiff?
Any suggestions on how I can smooth this out? (I have two Pro Mag magzines on order--a 5 round and a 10 round).
Thanks,
tds
However, somewhere along the lines the gun had been equipped with a 6 round magazine, either by shortening an original or as an after market item. There are not maker's marks on the magazine that I have been able to find.
The magazine will feed ok, but the magazine release is difficult. It is difficult to depress the release catch and difficult to remove the magazine. It seems to be canted.
Is it normal for the magazine release of a Lee Enfield to be very stiff?
Any suggestions on how I can smooth this out? (I have two Pro Mag magzines on order--a 5 round and a 10 round).
Thanks,
tds