For Sale: Dewat L1A1

[Lynn Eades]

Nice Rifle. Is that a Canadian rifle? It appears to be the same spec as the Australian L1A1 (or is it Lithgow made?) They were the issue rifle when I was in(the N.Z. Army)
There is a wee place in my heart for them.

[rob love]

It is a British made example, as evidenced by the UE prefix to the serial number. If it was a Cdn example, it would be about 3 times that price.



A Canadian example would not have the sand channels on the bolt carrier, would have a disc type rear sight, and a non-ribbed carry handle. The nomenclature would include C1(A1) and it would have an L in the serial number (format of 0L1234).

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by rob love

It is a British made example, as evidenced by the UE prefix to the serial number.
Australian examples have AD prefix serial, with a 7 digit number, the first 2 digits being the year, eg AD6412345


A Canadian example would not have the sand channels on the bolt carrier, would have a disc type rear sight, and a non-ribbed carry handle. The nomenclature would include C1(A1) and it would have an L in the serial number (format of 0L1234).

Also a removable trigger guard for mitten-clad fingers.

[r.morrison]

Gentlemen: Thanks for your input on the L1A1. The gun was used in the movies, so me thinks details were not a priority.
Robert

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Yours truly with a Canadian one...a 'few' years ago.

[r.morrison]

Bruce: I thought you were writing in to BUY it....for old times sake! Nice picture though......Robert

[Michael R.]

thanks for posting that Rob.

I have a trilux sight for the L1A1 going spare that would look just dandy on your Enfield.


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[Dano McLaren]

Have been looking for one for a while but think I will hold out for a CDN. Thos one does look good though. Thanks Rob Love as always.

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

Nice Rifle. Is that a Canadian rifle? It appears to be the same spec as the Australian L1A1 (or is it Lithgow made?) They were the issue rifle when I was in(the N.Z. Army)
There is a wee place in my heart for them.

No, it's an British Enfield. Almost as good as a Lithgow.