Thread: My new Battle rifle addition

Originally Posted by Burb122

Dam! Guess my enfields arnt battle rifles either! Skukz

Tactfully, I hope :>) I mention that you may have overlooked this, which I "cut 'n paste".

".....The term 'battle rifle' is a neologism. It was first used in the late 1990's by various firearms publications and by several notable firearms writers. It is not defined or frequently used in military field manuals and government documents. There are some U.S. government requisition requests that do make mention of the "MK14 Enhanced Battle Rifle",^[2] but those documents may just be using the manufacturer's designation. Prior to the 1990s, the term was not well defined and was used as a general description for all types military rifles......"

I defy anyone to dismiss the magnificent Enfield with this neologic term.

Er...........Burb122 .in case that was a tongue in cheek comment, Sorry

I just feel that if you like the term enough to use it, you ought to stick to the accepted definition.

Originally Posted by Kiwi Sapper

Er...........Burb122 .in case that was a tongue in cheek comment, Sorry

Hahaha

Burb 122

whether it's an assault Rifle or a Battle rifle is of little consequence.

What does matter is you got yourself a very nice looking WWII Rifle, at a reasonable price, that will give you much pleasure from the restoration process as well as range and hunting trips.

I look forward to seeing how you progress with this rifle.

Cheers
Pete

I hope to get a M1 carbine, I think they are awesome little guns.
Maybe blast a few goats or a few rabbits with it.

Shame they are hard to come across.

How much does it weigh?

Originally Posted by Beetroot

I hope to get a M1 carbine, I think they are awesome little guns.
Maybe blast a few goats or a few rabbits with it.

Shame they are hard to come across.

How much does it weigh?

They are pretty small and light, weighs just over 5 pounds empty.

Originally Posted by P38

Burb 122

whether it's an assault Rifle or a Battle rifle is of little consequence.

What does matter is you got yourself a very nice looking WWII Rifle, at a reasonable price, that will give you much pleasure from the restoration process as well as range and hunting trips.

I look forward to seeing how you progress with this rifle.

Cheers
Pete

Thanks

Originally Posted by P38

whether it's an assault Rifle or a Battle rifle is of little consequence.

But it's not select fire, so it can't be an assault rifle either... :p

Can't help but think of Malcolm X, in that famous pic of him looking out a window with an M1 in his hands every time I see one

They were one of the first rifle to have a night vision scope too, it was a huge thing so the rifle needed to be light to compensate.

Any one ever see an M1 Garand in NZ. Now I would love to acquire one of those

There is a fair few,most on e endorsements

Originally Posted by Scottpalmy

Any one ever see an M1 Garand in NZ. Now I would love to acquire one of those

I've got one.
Pre Pearl Harbor

E endorsement for a Garand. I guess MSSA but no pistol grip?