Lee-Enfield rifle to be phased out.

[Warrigul]

The logistics and cost of replacing for a whole countries armed service no doubt makes it easier said than done.

It's not like Canada needs a cutting edge military either.

These blokes work in -20 or -30 conditions, mainly natives used to living outdoors.

Have a look on NITV tomorrow night at 9.30 for watchers of the North a program about the Canadian Rangers. They need something that won't let them down and the LEE Enfield #4 is it (and so far the only one that fills all requirements).

9.30 tomorrow night NITV- watchers of the North, followed by Hunting Aoetero then Characters of Broome, better than the ****** on the other channels.

[sarki]

It'll be a happy day for whoever fills the order when it comes though.

Hi, 20,000 of your latest rifles thanks

[anthillinside]

Let's hope something like this,

The Canadian market is over supplied

The US market won't pay more than $100 for milsurp rifles.

[Canada]Now where can we get rid of this old crap?

Answer, Australia. There used to paying exorbatant prices for old stuff and they will be glad to get it.

"And we will to"

I've got 1 LE but wouldn't mind another.

[Norton]

Don't let us down Canada

[Mark.A]

I had my first shot of one last weekend.

Good fun, I want one

I have four I like being a small part of history... They are going no where....

[Mich]

A few cheap ones will find their way over the border to me hopefully

[anthillinside]

A few cheap ones will find their way over the border to me hopefully

Do you have any contacts in the ATF just jokeing
Let's hope the Canadians do put them on the market.
In Aus the government would DESTROY them

[valkyrie]

I hope they do get down here I want one too

[BRNOmod2]

As its in Canada, one might make the assumption that the No4's to be retired would be of Long Branch manufacture - Given the high $ value the LB produced No4's often seem to be, compared to the BSA/Matby/Savage made No 4's not just here in OZ but worldwide, you would think that some enterprising Milsurp dealers in Canada/US/UK and here, would be eager to get hold of the stocks of rifles to be retired.

[Mich]

In Aus the government would DESTROY them

Things aren't that bad in the US thankfully.

[1290]

What happened with the SLRs? I tend to recall reading that a number of them were sent to PNG as some sort of military aid
The rest were probably shredded, melted....

just did this search, I wonder if the rifles actually ended up on display or 'found their way' to the private market:

Tendering Authority: Australian Government - Defence Materiel Organisation - Finance Division

Description:
Tender Number: DMOFD/RF0184/2011

Request for Offer for Disposal of L1A1 Self Loading Rifle (SLR)

The Commonwealth wishes to sell up to 90 L1A1 Self Loading Rifle (SLR) to Australian Historical Organisations for display as a record of military history and amenity to benefit the Australian public.

Conditions for Participation
None

Timeframe for Delivery
The purchaser must remove the Asset within 28 days of the delivery date.

Address for Lodgement
Defence Lidcombe Barracks
Record and Mail Services
Building 5 - Gormley St
Lidcombe NSW 2141

Contact Officer
Defence Disposal Helpdesk
Phone Number 02 9393 2914
Fax Number 02 9393 3542
Email Address disposals@defence.gov.au

For further information and to download documents, please visit: http://www.tenders.gov.au/

Close Date & Time: 23rd January 2012 at 12:00 pm (ACT Local time)

This information is subject to change and should be verified on the AusTender Website. http://www.tenders.gov.au

[Hinky]

Conditions for Participation
None

Sweet!

I'll take one

[Jack V]

Actually I am staggered that the .303 is still being used

It's not like Canada needs a cutting edge military either.

I think you need to check out Canada's Northern shores proximity to Russia . The World is ROUND remember not flat like the map .
Canada is a very likely target for Russian expansion due to that close proximity and the agreeable climate that would favour Russian equipment and personnel . Not likely to happen due to the USA being big allies and on the same continent but Canada still needs to be able to defend it's self as the major deterrent .

[1290]

Defend against Russia?? worse things could happen than Russia taking over North 'merica..... the USSA could fall!....it is the USA and the puppeteers controlling the congress who have returned us to cold-war footing pending apparent imminent hot war!

But yes Russia is only about 40km from Aaaaamerica

Just consider, the USA lawmakers are doing everything they can to demonise 'guns' and gun owners.... while Russia gave their citizens the right to carry!!! Makes you think, huh...

[samoohrye]

The World is ROUND remember not flat like the map .

OMG really ?!