A weird mag or a weird fix? Lee Enfield No.1 MKIII

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Got a rifle and find out the mag there is something special

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Some interesting details other mag does not have besides the weird fix

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Both (normal and weird one)fit the rifle nice and tight

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If someone knows the history please let me know, much appreciated

[bladeracer]

I am no expert but I think that was the modification from when they switched to the MarkVII bullet from the old round-nose bullet. As it doesn't have the lanyard loop I think that makes it a Type 3 magazine.

[No1Mk3]

What's wierd? Looks to be a normal post-1905 Magazine No 3 for the SMLE Mk1*, movable lip on the right and should have had the fixed lip on the left which has been removed.

[No1Mk3]

2 bloody edits to my post for F;s sake! need to get better sleep, post 1905 with the retaining loop removed and case modified Case No 2 with the rivetted spring retainer to Case No 3 specs as bladeracer pointed out..

[No1Mk3]

Have a look on the rear of the case under the spring to see if it is still numbered 2 or has been re-stamped as 3, most converted cases were not changed but I have 1 that was.

[No1Mk3]

Has Platform No 2 which is std for Case No 3,

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Thanks blader and Mk3
You are right
Found an article about the Lee magazines

https://www.artiozen.com/post/lee-enfie ... roductions