Videos tagged with Lee-Enfield Conversion

This guide details the disassembly of the rare Electrolux Charlton Automatic Rifle, a semi-automatic conversion of the Lee-Enfield. Expert instruction covers removing the heat shield and action cover to reveal the complex gas-operated mechanism, including the piston, cam track, and rotating bolt system. The video emphasizes the historical context and rarity of this World War II-era firearm.

This video details the experimental Charlton Enfield, a 'last ditch' select-fire conversion of old Lee-Enfield bolt-action rifles designed by Philip Charlton for the New Zealand Home Guard. Approximately 5,000 were produced, intended as a light machine gun or automatic rifle. The design tapped gas from the barrel to operate the bolt, allowing for self-loading or automatic fire with extended magazines. A rarer Electrolux conversion based on the SMLE is also discussed.

This Q&A session covers a wide range of firearms topics, from the least pleasant guns to shoot (Liberator, pistol-grip 12 gauge) to favorite showcased firearms (Howa Type 100). Discussions delve into cartridge development (6.5mm vs. 30 caliber, 280 British, 8x33mm Kurz, 41 AE, 38 Rimfire), firearm design principles (cylinder gap, blowback actions, hexagonal barrels, suppressors), military designations, and historical conflicts where rifle technology played a significant role (Austro-Prussian War). The host also touches on practical advice for two-gun shooting in restrictive states and personal collection goals.

This guide details the conversion process of a Lee-Enfield rifle into an Ishapore .410 Riot Shotgun, as explained by Ian McCollum. Key modifications include converting it to a single-shot action, modifying the barrel to .410 smoothbore, and adapting the magazine well. These conversions were historically used for police and riot control, often utilizing proprietary ammunition.