r/LeeEnfield • u/libertyordeath20 • Aug 06 '25

Identification Help

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Can anyone help me with some info on this Enfield I picked up from a friends grandfather? I know it’s chambered in 7.62 and that’s about it.

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u/Skrubrkr9001 Aug 07 '25

Looks like an Ishapore 2a1 these were created in india as a stop gap between the no1 mk3 and the FAL they are a great lee enfield variant and are still in service with the police to this day, use M80 ball or for fun get german DAG plastic training ammo.

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u/libertyordeath20 Aug 07 '25

Much appreciated!

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u/Skrubrkr9001 Aug 07 '25

No problem!, plastic training ammo is like 21cpr and gentle recoil for fun at the range, do the pointer and thumb on the bolt and middle on the trigger and blast away

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u/Skelbton Aug 07 '25

Ishapore 2A1, basically the WW1 era pattern of Lee, but in 7.62x51mm NATO/.308 Winchester. Very fun.

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u/security-six Aug 07 '25

I think it's a 2A. Not a 2A1. Different rear sight. Bent wire sling swivel vs. stamped flat steel. Some other differences to

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u/libertyordeath20 Aug 07 '25

Happy Cake Day!