"New" Ishapore 2A1
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Topic: "New" Ishapore 2A1
Posted By: scottz63
Subject: "New" Ishapore 2A1
Date Posted: November 08 2021 at 9:54am
Went to my favorite little town gun show yesterday morning and actually found something really nice for a fair price. An Ishapore 2A1 made in 1968! Great condition, bright shiny bore, and all numbers matching including the magazine. Score for me! More pics and info to come.
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Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: November 08 2021 at 5:28pm
| very nice , congrats , it does look to be a great grab at the gun show , i think you will like it , |
Posted By: scottz63
Date Posted: November 09 2021 at 4:29am
Thank you! It will make a great addition to my collection. Gonna to try and shoot it Thursday if I get the time.  ------------- 14EH AIT Instructor-PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer |
Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: November 09 2021 at 3:44pm
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i once had both a 2A and a 2A1 , neither were tack drivers but both functioned quite well , both looked about like yours , and both shot as expected for a service rifle , i had an ishy no1 mkIII* as well it actually shot better but also pretty much service rifle results , enjoy it
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Posted By: scottz63
Date Posted: November 09 2021 at 4:01pm
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Thanks all! I am pretty excited about this one. Been wanting one for a couple of years now. Funny how things work out. I have a few of these always in my watch list on GB. I walk into a small town gun show and this one was just sitting there calling my name. Lol! I have a firing pin removal tool, stripper clips, and a sight tool on the way. I already checked the headspace and it is good. Can't wait to shoot it. ------------- 14EH AIT Instructor-PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer |
Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: November 09 2021 at 5:28pm
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Welcome aboard! Be careful with the F/P removal tool! Many are soft & pretty much useless. I'd suggest checking before you actually need it for real.  ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: scottz63
Date Posted: November 09 2021 at 6:52pm
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Thanks! Yup, I will be sure and check it out. I always completely tear down to bare frame any surplus firearm I buy to check for worn /broken parts and to completely clean and lube. I have found some interesting broken stuff and past attempts to fix them over the years. Lol!
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Posted By: scottz63
Date Posted: November 12 2021 at 8:55am
All matching numbers so far.     ------------- 14EH AIT Instructor-PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer |
Posted By: Chris D
Date Posted: November 13 2021 at 6:25pm
| Very nice. I had to refinish my 2A. Looked like it had been painted with paint for a plastic model. |
Posted By: scottz63
Date Posted: November 14 2021 at 4:37am
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Chris D wrote:Posted By: Zed
Date Posted: November 14 2021 at 7:54am
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Scott, if you are familiar with the Lee Enfield rifles; you will know that care should be taken when removing the fore end wood. To avoid damaging it. If you are unsure; let us know and we'll help. Looks like a good buy! We'll done 👍 ------------- It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice! |
Posted By: scottz63
Date Posted: November 14 2021 at 3:01pm
Thank you! It was a great buy and a great day at the gun show. I have picked up several surplus guns at that particular show over the years. Little country town of about 2000 people not too far from me. Always good guns at good prices. I have heard that about removing the fore end wood on these. Is there a special sequence to avoid damage? I always take care when removing furniture from surplus rifles, but would appreciate any special tips on doing it for an Enfield. Thanks, Scott
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Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: November 14 2021 at 5:13pm
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Please PM me. I have a detailed manual with step by step pics on how to Utterly dismantle both the No1 & The No4. Unfortunately its too big to send via the forum's e-mail. ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: scottz63
Date Posted: November 14 2021 at 5:32pm
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That would be awesome! Thank You!
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Posted By: scottz63
Date Posted: November 15 2021 at 6:03am
Found another matching number part. The nose cap. ------------- 14EH AIT Instructor-PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer |
Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: November 15 2021 at 8:27am
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files sent. Yes numbers should be , action, barrel, forend nosecap & (sometimes) magazine. ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: Zed
Date Posted: November 15 2021 at 9:37am
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Looks like Shamu has sorted you out. Keep us informed of the progress and a range report. ------------- It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice! |
Posted By: scottz63
Date Posted: November 15 2021 at 1:57pm
Yes, I received the files. Thank you! Yup, all of mine match. Bolt, receiver, barrel, magazine, nosecap, and stock. ------------- 14EH AIT Instructor-PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer |
Posted By: scottz63
Date Posted: November 15 2021 at 1:58pm
Will do. :) ------------- 14EH AIT Instructor-PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer |
Posted By: scottz63
Date Posted: November 15 2021 at 6:59pm
As far as the bolt will close on the headspace gauge. All good. :)  ------------- 14EH AIT Instructor-PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer |
Posted By: scottz63
Date Posted: November 21 2021 at 5:56pm
Stripper clips came in today. GI M14 clips, 12 of them. Loaded a couple up with some 7.62x51 to check fit and function. Perfect.
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