My name is BlackAck and I am addicted to Enfields.

Originally from London, I grew up on war films like Ice Cold in Alex, The Longest Day, A Bridge Too Far, etc,.  I thought the rifle carried by my silver screen heroes was awesome though I did not know what I was looking at.  I later learned that both my father and his father had used them, which only deepened my interest.

Fast forward to the Combined Cadet Force and I ‘marched up and down the square’ with a DP rifle and soon became a crack shot with the venerable No. 8.  The first firearm I shot was an Enfield!  I loved the heft, the craftsmanship, the history of these beauties, but I never thought I would own one.  Moving across the pond made that seem even more unlikely. 

Fast forward to six months ago, I introduce myself to new neighbours.  After chatting for a bit, the chap tells me he has a ‘British rifle’ in the attic left behind by the previous owner.  He showed it to me and said he had no interest in such things and I made him an offer on the spot.  I became the proud owner of a ‘41 BSA Shirley No.1 MkIII* Pictures to follow soon. 

So I love my Enfield and I want to share that passion with those who feel the same and maybe with those who do not .