Down south (US), are FR8s much scarcer than Enfield "JC"s?

Ignition Override · September 18, 2011, 05:55 PM

If this were the case, it might be worth considering trading one of my authentic Jungles for another nice FR8, but only if it were FTF (in person).

I have both types.

gyvel · September 19, 2011, 02:50 AM

Persobnally, unless you just "have to have" an FR8, I would keep the jungle carbines.

Tikirocker · September 19, 2011, 03:40 AM

Ditto ...

madcratebuilder · September 19, 2011, 07:36 AM

I think the JC's have a bit more value, not a whole lot but some.

I've looked a few FR8's, they do have a certain cool factor.

Ignition Override · September 19, 2011, 09:40 AM

Thanks, and I already have an FR8.

A guy in n.w. AR has a "pending trade" anyway, and he wants to trade his premium FR8 for a #4/Mk. 1 as it is.

gyvel · September 19, 2011, 12:06 PM

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I've looked a few FR8's, they do have a certain cool factor.

But they are basically rehashed modified M43s. Every FR8 and M43 that I have ever handled seems to have a sloppy, loose bolt and mediocre workmanship. They certainly never seem to be up the standards of a typical German, Czech, Austrian, Polish or even Yugoslavian 98

madcratebuilder · September 20, 2011, 08:55 AM

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I've looked a few FR8's, they do have a certain cool factor.

But they are basically rehashed modified M43s. Every FR8 and M43 that I have ever handled seems to have a sloppy, loose bolt and mediocre workmanship. They certainly never seem to be up the standards of a typical German, Czech, Austrian, Polish or even Yugoslavian 98

Main reason I haven't bought one, I do like the fact that they digest nato ammo, I keep that stacked to the ceiling.

Ignition Override · September 20, 2011, 11:26 PM

But with an extended, higher front post, achieved by having a friend cut off a spare sight post and glueing on a taller (2mm extra?) roll pin, you can easily use the 200-yard aperture at 50 to 100 yards.

In stark contrast, the Yugo's open sight (and my lack of skill) is why my 48A Mauser is for sale, FTF only.

For some of us, aperture sights are the only way to go, even the unique HK type. The FR8 has much of the appeal of an
Enfield "Jungle Carbine", though heavier, but in a more standard caliber, and without the risks of a CETME assembled by Century.

September 18, 2011, 05:55 PM	#1
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Location: About 20 nm from the Big Muddy Posts: 2,884	Down south (US), are FR8s much scarcer than Enfield "JC"s? If this were the case, it might be worth considering trading one of my authentic Jungles for another nice FR8, but only if it were FTF (in person). I have both types.

September 19, 2011, 03:40 AM	#3
Tikirocker Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2007 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 909	Ditto ... __________________ The Lee Enfield forums - http://www.surplusrifleforum.com/viewforum.php?f=27 Surplus Rifle Forums - http://www.surplusrifleforum.com/index.php

September 20, 2011, 11:26 PM	#8
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Location: About 20 nm from the Big Muddy Posts: 2,884	But with an extended, higher front post, achieved by having a friend cut off a spare sight post and glueing on a taller (2mm extra?) roll pin, you can easily use the 200-yard aperture at 50 to 100 yards. In stark contrast, the Yugo's open sight (and my lack of skill) is why my 48A Mauser is for sale, FTF only. For some of us, aperture sights are the only way to go, even the unique HK type. The FR8 has much of the appeal of an Enfield "Jungle Carbine", though heavier, but in a more standard caliber, and without the risks of a CETME assembled by Century. Last edited by Ignition Override; September 20, 2011 at 11:35 PM.

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September 19, 2011, 02:50 AM	#2
gyvel Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2009 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,172	Persobnally, unless you just "have to have" an FR8, I would keep the jungle carbines.

September 19, 2011, 07:36 AM	#4
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	I think the JC's have a bit more value, not a whole lot but some. I've looked a few FR8's, they do have a certain cool factor.

September 19, 2011, 09:40 AM	#5
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Location: About 20 nm from the Big Muddy Posts: 2,884	Thanks, and I already have an FR8. A guy in n.w. AR has a "pending trade" anyway, and he wants to trade his premium FR8 for a #4/Mk. 1 as it is.