Some cool stuff coming from a small company Murdoch and Co. in the US. New US made L85s, it sounds like the EM85A1 and A2 are going to be a limited edition run, the EM85A3s will be the standard rifle they will be producing.
For the limited edition guns, they're using some original MOD Enfield made L85 parts and the MSRP will be $12,000usd. For the standard US made EM85A3, MSRP will be $4500usd for the rifle length, $3500usd for the carbine length.
From their site
Technical:
Features and Improvements:
The limited edition EM-85 Ships as a Deployment kit
EM85 / L85A1
EM85A2 / L85A2
"Afghan" spec A2
EM85A3 / L85A3
Recoil Rod Assembly and Bolt Carrier Group
Upper receiver stamping
Fire control group
Pre-production rifle overview
Production rifle
Testing and overview
BRN180 and L85 comparison
Community Q&A
They are offering to sell deactivated rifles to those interested in the US, they'd probably offer parts kits if someone were to ask.
For the limited edition guns, they're using some original MOD Enfield made L85 parts and the MSRP will be $12,000usd. For the standard US made EM85A3, MSRP will be $4500usd for the rifle length, $3500usd for the carbine length.
From their site
Technical:
- Length – 30.9 Inch
- Weight W/Magazine and Irons – 9.5Lb
- Barrel length – 20.4 inch
- Precision Nitride Barrel – 8,000 – 10,000 round life.
- Caliber – 5.56
- Twist – 1/7
- Correct 18mm NATO Rail.
- Normal, Excess and off gas settings.
Features and Improvements:
- Built from parts and plans for the original SA80.
- Field strips exactly the same as SA80 family.
- Engineering improvements for strength, reliability and longevity.
- Use of modern common springs for maintenance.
- Original barrel contour perfected for modern manufacturing, improved accuracy and ease of repair / replacement.
- Improved trigger group for a better shooting experience, use of AR Springs means your choice of trigger spring weight and ease of maintenance.
- Accepts modern AR Hammer and Trigger Springs.
- Correct Markings and MOD style serial.
- Correct paint and coatings.
- Ships with original MOD NOS Handguard.
- Compatible with original L85 Handguards and rails.
- Murdoch and Co. has Original ACOG Dovetail mount and RIS Adapter which will be available at time of shipment for mounting of modern optics.
- Improved rail mounting method. (Original top rail design would come loose and not keep zero).
The limited edition EM-85 Ships as a Deployment kit
- Pelican Case featuring British flag and NATO markings.
- A detailed owners manual including: Round count, logbook and more.
- H&K High Reliability Magazine.
- H&K SA80 Cleaning Tool.
- SA80 Cleaning kit Case.
- British ration pack issue brew kit.
EM85 / L85A1
EM85A2 / L85A2
"Afghan" spec A2
EM85A3 / L85A3
Recoil Rod Assembly and Bolt Carrier Group
Upper receiver stamping
Fire control group
Pre-production rifle overview
Production rifle
Testing and overview
BRN180 and L85 comparison
Community Q&A
They are offering to sell deactivated rifles to those interested in the US, they'd probably offer parts kits if someone were to ask.
