Took one off the bucket list this weekend

Kvon2 · November 13, 2016, 05:50 PM

Went to my first gun show yesterday not looking for anything in particular and I stumbled across an Ishapore 2a1 dated 1967. Numbers matching, $325 out the door.

I've always wanted an Enfield type rifle but had never seen one, held one, or wanted to deal with finding/paying for .303 British.

It seems to be in great shape and looks like it has not been fired much at all. The stock certainly has some character to it but it's sturdy and no major cracking.

I'm beyond excited about it and can't wait to take it out next weekend.

Anyone have any experience with them?

Tidewater_Kid · November 13, 2016, 06:33 PM

Congrats! Please post some pictures if you can. It should be in 7.62x51mm NATO caliber. That is one missing from my collection. Wish I had gotten one when they were still cheap.

TK

Kvon2 · November 13, 2016, 06:41 PM

I'll probably take a few pictures when I take it out next weekend...still haven't mastered posting pictures on the forum yet lol

Tidewater_Kid · November 13, 2016, 06:50 PM

Pictures are easy. You can upload them here (have to resize them) or put them on a hosting site.

TK

Rockrivr1 · November 13, 2016, 07:13 PM

They are great rifles. I picked one up on a C&R some years back and took some time cleaning her up. She's definitely a fun shooter. The only problem I have is that the bolt is very hard to cycle when the mag is full with 8 rounds. If I only load 7 she cycles without a problem. When I looked into it back then it seems it's an issue these rifles had.

Though if this is your only Enfield pattern rifle you own I fully expect more to be in your possession in short order!

Enjoy your find!

November 13, 2016, 05:50 PM	#1
Kvon2 Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2016 Posts: 757	Took one off the bucket list this weekend Went to my first gun show yesterday not looking for anything in particular and I stumbled across an Ishapore 2a1 dated 1967. Numbers matching, $325 out the door. I've always wanted an Enfield type rifle but had never seen one, held one, or wanted to deal with finding/paying for .303 British. It seems to be in great shape and looks like it has not been fired much at all. The stock certainly has some character to it but it's sturdy and no major cracking. I'm beyond excited about it and can't wait to take it out next weekend. Anyone have any experience with them?

November 13, 2016, 06:33 PM	#2
Tidewater_Kid Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 925	Congrats! Please post some pictures if you can. It should be in 7.62x51mm NATO caliber. That is one missing from my collection. Wish I had gotten one when they were still cheap. TK

November 13, 2016, 06:41 PM	#3
Kvon2 Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2016 Posts: 757	I'll probably take a few pictures when I take it out next weekend...still haven't mastered posting pictures on the forum yet lol

November 13, 2016, 06:50 PM	#4
Tidewater_Kid Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 925	Pictures are easy. You can upload them here (have to resize them) or put them on a hosting site. TK

November 13, 2016, 07:13 PM	#5
Rockrivr1 Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 271	They are great rifles. I picked one up on a C&R some years back and took some time cleaning her up. She's definitely a fun shooter. The only problem I have is that the bolt is very hard to cycle when the mag is full with 8 rounds. If I only load 7 she cycles without a problem. When I looked into it back then it seems it's an issue these rifles had. Though if this is your only Enfield pattern rifle you own I fully expect more to be in your possession in short order! Enjoy your find!