Ishapore 2A1 rifles

Thank you!

I'm wondering if these could be adapted to the AG-42B. These things have an action which is deep enough that they need something like this (which was issued but never surplussed) just to get the rounds into the *&%^^*%^ magazine.

SAFN also would benefit from something of this ilk.
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SCDL said:
According to wiki, about 500k of these were built. There must be a stockpile of them somewhere...
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I would be very skeptical of Wikipedia's sources as to the numbers built as I suspect there are way more built than that. Even though it has been decommissioned from regular Army units for a while, the 2A1 was the primary paramilitary and police force firearm (along with the 1A1) in India (with the exception of Kashmir and the NE) for a long time and still used as a primary firearm with rural police forces. The ordnance factories made a #### ton of them and the Army and most Police armories still stock these as "reserve" rifles. In fact, till very recently most police forces, if at all armed, were equipped with a 2A1 and revolvers. Only after the Mumbai attacks do you see the semi/ full automatic firearms being issued out as a regular course.
 
redivivus said:
In fact, till very recently most police forces, if at all armed, were equipped with a 2A1 and revolvers. Only after the Mumbai attacks do you see the semi/ full automatic firearms being issued out as a regular course.
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Remember the video of an Indian with an Ishapore 2A/1 squaring-off against an AK-armed foe in a station ? ..:yingyang:
 
I sold mine, the barrel kept overheating when I fired long sustained bursts. :eek:

(we were going to make some Indian "Rambo" movies but it didn't work out) :(

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Ishy 2A1

I have had mine for about 12 yrs now, and I love the looks I get at the range when I pull her out of the bag. She is a mule when she shoots though, recoil is huge...I put her in a synthie stock for hunting season... wood is too nice to see in the cold.. paid 150 for her...
 
I first saw one in a news segment years ago and the soldiers were handling Lee-Enfields with squared mags. Then I went on a mission to find out what they had and I found it in Ian Skennertons book. I bought mine a 1968 AC serial number, from a gentleman in Montreal it was in the Gun Runner for months. I was the only guy that called him about it and I got it for a really great price and it will stay in my collection.
 
I have never seen one in Canada, but my friend's Dad in the States has one. They seem to be more plentiful down there, which is strange considering we're part of the Commonwealth, not them!

If these were imported here and were reasonably priced (500 and under, I'd say) I'd pick one up. I have much more experience with the .308 round than I do the .303 British, and it's also a bit cheaper. I've also heard nothing but good things about the rifles, even the ones that are beat to piss. It's a shame they're somewhat hard to find.
 
I still have my first one bought it from a guy in Montreal. It was in the Gun Runner for months then I got my book on the Lee-Enfield by Ian Skennerton that identified it. I was the only person to call about it, I haven't put a round through it. A few things about them are the chrome lined bore, and it will work with FN 5 round stripper clips.

I think you are confused with the 10 round clips used with 7.62X39 Com Block rifles.
 
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