THE DE LISLE COMMANDO CARBINE MARK II exact copy range day.

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The De Lisle Carbine was originally tested in May 1943 by the British Combined Operations for commando raids on the French Coast.
An initial 17 guns were built by Ford Dagenham and a further 130 guns were built by the Sterling Factory.
Serial #1015 was a combination of two guns Ser#1002 and # 1015. They were returned to Mr. De Lisle after the first round of endurance testing. Both guns were damaged (after 5000 rnds were fired per gun) so Mr. De Lisle rebuilt them into one gun. It is marked as THE DE LISLE COMMANDO CARBINE MARK II.
This is an exact copy of the De Lisle Carbine Serial #1015. The only difference is the dummy suppressor with no noise reduction to the 45 acp round.

I had a fantastic day at the range trying out an exact copy of the De Lisle Carbine. My initial impressions were how well everything worked very smooth, excellent fit and finish. It was apparent allot of hours went into this project very high quality workmanship on the silver soldering and welds. Shooting it was equally as nice the magazine fit smooth and snug. I had fun testing it at 25 yards put a good 25 rounds through it good times! It definitely attracts some attention its not something you see every day.

Thought some of my fellow CGNers might like some pics and a short video. I will post some more pics and vids of future outings and tests should have some more shortly.









 
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zuke said:
How long did that project take?
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It took about 1.5 years of research including tracking down the armourers drawings then another 400+ hours of actual hands on work fabricating, hand fitting, testing, adjusting ect. Lots of obstacles to encounter along the way!
 
i have read were the originals were almost silent in use and that some of these guns are still in use . any one know the truth on this . a fine project by the way . it always amazes me the talent that gunnutz members have .well done and a tip of the hat .
 
To the OP, gorgeous firearm!


farmer47 said:
i have read were the originals were almost silent in use and that some of these guns are still in use . any one know the truth on this . a fine project by the way . it always amazes me the talent that gunnutz members have .well done and a tip of the hat .
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I've read the same thing, and it may be important to remember when that was said/written.

Most literature making that assertion dates back before 2000, if not earlier.
 
Here is a method that can be used for boring out the front of the receiver on a lathe so that the .45 barrel can extend back into the receiver:
Turn a mandrel that fits the rear end of the boltway. Install a screw to lock it in position.
Make a cylindrical tubular fitting that threads into the receiver ring, and extends a couple of inches in front of the receiver ring. External diameter can be same size as the receiver ring.
Grab the rear mandrel in the lathe chuck.
Support the protruding fitting in the steady rest, nicely centered up.
Drill and bore right through the fitting, going back into the receiver the desired distance.

If anyone is interested, a chap in the UK made a reproduction with a functional suppressor. His project is detailed over at weaponsguild.com.
 
farmer47 said:
i have read were the originals were almost silent in use and that some of these guns are still in use . any one know the truth on this . a fine project by the way . it always amazes me the talent that gunnutz members have .well done and a tip of the hat .
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the Delisle (approx. 30 total guns) was replaced in service in 1944 with the various Sten MkIIS versions and the Mk6 Sten (like 15,000+) which remained in service into the 1970s.
 
Lee Enfield said:
the Delisle (approx. 30 total guns) was replaced in service in 1944 with the various Sten MkIIS versions and the Mk6 Sten (like 15,000+) which remained in service into the 1970s.
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IIRC, one Delisle carbine was removed from a museum in the UK for military service in the 1982 Falklands Campaign. I've never heard that it was used past this singular south atlantic war.
 
De Lisle Carbine MK II Day at the range

The De Lisle Carbine was originally tested in May 1943 by the British Combined Operations for commando raids on the French Coast.
An initial 17 guns were built by Ford Dagenham and a further 130 guns were built by the Sterling Factory.
Serial #1015 was a combination of two guns Ser#1002 and # 1015. They were returned to Mr. De Lisle after the first round of endurance testing. Both guns were damaged (after 5000 rnds were fired per gun) so Mr. De Lisle rebuilt them into one gun. It is marked as THE DE LISLE COMMANDO CARBINE MARK II.
This is an exact copy of the De Lisle Carbine Serial #1015. The only difference is the dummy suppressor with no noise reduction to the 45 acp round.

I had a fantastic day at the range trying out an exact copy of the De Lisle Carbine. My initial impressions were how well everything worked very smooth, excellent fit and finish. It was apparent allot of hours went into this project very high quality workmanship on the silver soldering and welds. Shooting it was equally as nice the magazine fit smooth and snug. I had fun testing it at 25 yards put a good 25 rounds through it good times! It definitely attracts some attention its not something you see every day.

Thought some of my fellow CGNers might like some pics and a short video. I will post some more pics and vids of future outings and tests should have some more shortly.









 
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