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Posted: 2/13/2023 8:50:18 PM EDT

Hello, I bought a 2A1 a few months ago. Only issue with the rifle is when I shoot it, the magazine catch does not hold the magazine in and its starts to drop out. I was curious if anyone knows of a gunsmith who knows his way around Enfield's and variants of course. the magazine latch seems like it has lots of spring pressure, but obviously not enough under recoil.

Posted: 2/13/2023 10:53:51 PM EDT

[#1]

Are you able to pull the magazine free by hand without depressing the release? Any pics if the spine of the magazine?

Posted: 2/13/2023 11:02:26 PM EDT

[#2]

I had the same issue with mine, the magazine had a lot of wear on the mating surface so I had one of the guys at work weld a blob of metal on the mag itself and used files to shape it properly.
I did fine a NIW magazine and the original was demoted to backup status.

ETA - I assume that the magazine was removed and installed a lo, the rifle was beat on the exterior up but internals were clean.

Posted: 2/14/2023 11:11:21 AM EDT

[#3]

As soon as I get off work I will put some pictures up.

Posted: 2/14/2023 10:22:57 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:I was curious if anyone knows of a gunsmith who knows his way around Enfield's and variants of course.

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Brian Dick @ bdlltd.com

Posted: 2/14/2023 11:36:19 PM EDT

[#5]

I have one of these rifles as well, if you need me to take pictures of my magazine or something send me a message.

Seems like finding any mags for these are rare and expensive.

Old thread:
https://www.ar15.com/forums/armory/Ishy_2A1_Magazine/14-350651/

Posted: 2/15/2023 3:16:11 AM EDT

[#6]

Attached File

Attached File

Don’t know if these help.

Posted: 2/15/2023 2:54:17 PM EDT

[#7]

maybe you can try a new mag catch...

Numrich happens to have them

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/487890

Don't know if you would need a new pin or not..

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/487950

Posted: 2/15/2023 3:22:31 PM EDT

[#8]

I got a new Lee Enfield magazine latch. Need to see if it’s the same size.

Posted: 2/15/2023 5:57:21 PM EDT

[#9]

Looks to be an aftermarket mag.

Posted: 2/15/2023 8:51:58 PM EDT

[#10]

Well, looking at the magazine closer. Looked like there was a worn spot that did not allow the latch to fully engage the magazine catch. I flattened the magazine catch out. I will go out on Friday and test fire it, see if that made a difference.

Also thanks for the link. I will try that next if this does not work.

Posted: 2/16/2023 4:14:50 PM EDT

[#11]

Is your rifle refinished?
Doesn't look like the black enamel paint I usually see on these.
Wood looks good too.

Posted: 2/16/2023 6:12:22 PM EDT

[#12]

I assume it’s refinished. It’s blued not paint like you normally see. Yes very nice wood as well.

Posted: 5/24/2023 5:12:20 AM EDT

[#13]

Found a factory 10 round mag. Not the 12 like it should have, but better than the POS that was on it. Took it out and tried it, ran perfectly. Not a single issue.

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