Guns International #: 103152953
Seller's Inventory #: 533005
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Guns International #: 103152953
Category - Enfield Rifles
- Military Rifles - Non-US
ISHAPORE Enfield .308 WIN
Description: Guns Listing ID: 533005 Ishapore Enfield 2A1 Rifle – .308 NATO – Indian Military Surplus Bolt Action Item Description: Classic Ishapore Enfield 2A1 bolt-action rifle, chambered in .308 NATO (7.62x51mm). This historic military surplus rifle was produced at the Rifle Factory Ishapore in India and is a post-WWII evolution of the British Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk III* design. Rifle Details: Manufacturer: Rifle Factory Ishapore (India) Model: Enfield 2A1 Caliber: .308 NATO / 7.62x51mm Barrel Length: 19\" Action: Bolt-Action Capacity: Comes with 2 - 10-round detachable box magazine Sights: Rear adjustable ladder sight; fixed front blade Stock: Hardwood military stock (shows typical handling/storage marks) Condition: Used – Very Good Surplus Condition; bore is bright with strong rifling Import Markings: Present on barrel This rifle has been function tested and functions as intended. Expect typical signs of military service – dings, storage marks – but no cracks or structural issues in the stock. Includes original sling swivels. Cleaning kit and bayonet not included. Historical Background: The Ishapore 2A/2A1 rifle was manufactured by India‚‚s state-owned Rifle Factory Ishapore beginning in 1962, during a time when India sought to modernize its infantry armaments. Rather than abandon the proven SMLE platform entirely, India adapted the Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* design to chamber the then-standard NATO 7.62x51mm cartridge. The result was a rugged, accurate, and reliable rifle capable of withstanding tropical field conditions. The 2A rifles were originally designated as such until 1965, when sight calibrations were changed and the model was renamed the 2A1. Unlike other .308 conversions, these rifles were purpose-built for the higher pressures of the NATO round, featuring strengthened receivers and updated components. Many served with Indian military and police forces until being gradually phased out in the late 1980s. Why Own This Rifle? Whether you‚‚re a collector, historian, or someone who appreciates old-world military craftsmanship, the Ishapore Enfield 2A1 represents a unique blend of British military design and Indian production heritage, chambered in a modern cartridge. It‚‚s also a fun and affordable rifle to shoot at the range, and is C&R eligible, making it accessible for collectors of Curio & Relic firear Curio/Relic: Yes Manufacturer: ISHAPORE Model: Enfield Caliber Info: .308 WIN Condition: Used - Non-Certified Barrels: 19 Action: BOLT ACTION Finish: black/wood Price: $750.99 Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 103152953
Seller's Inventory #: 533005
Guns International #: 103152953
Seller's Inventory #: 533005