Videos tagged with Philip Charlton

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 guide details the disassembly and internal modifications of the Charlton Automatic Rifle, a unique conversion of the Lee-Enfield bolt-action rifle. It highlights the extended receiver tracks, modified bolt, gas piston system, and protective shield, as explained by Ian McCollum. Advanced knowledge of firearm mechanics is required for this procedure.