Enfield no 2 revolver explained (HLebooks.com)
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Field dismounting of the Enfield No 2 revolver
Exploded view and parts nomenclature
Barrel turned down on its hinge
Locking latch in abutment against the hammer face
Dismounting of the cylinder
Lever of the cylinder catch unlocked
Advance dismounting of the Enfield No 2 revolver (1)
Disassembly of the cylinder unit
Ejector nut unscrewed
Dismounting of the cylinder catch and lever
Dismounting of the barrel hinge pin
Separation of the barrel unit from the frame
Advance dismounting of the Enfield No 2 revolver (2)
Removal and disassembly of the extractor lever
Dismounting of the cylinder catch
Dismounting of the front sight
Dismounting of the cylinder axis
Detachment of the grip plates
Advance dismounting of the Enfield No 2 revolver (3)
Dismounting of the barrel latch
Hand vise squeezing the V-shaped return spring
Detachment of the side cover plate
Dismounting of the main spring
Dismounting of cylinder hand
Advance dismounting of the Enfield No 2 revolver (4)
Dismounting of the rebound lever
Dismounting of the hammer unit
Dismounting of the trigger
Dismounting of the cylinder stop
Dismounting of the recoil plate
Dismounting of the lanyard ring
Functioning of the Enfield No 2 revolver (1)
Functioning of the extractor mechanism
Extractor lever in abutment against the frame
Extractor being lifted by the barrel rotation
Barrel unit rotated back to its initial position
Functioning of the Enfield No 2 revolver (2)
Functioning of the trigger mechanism
Rotation of the cylinder
Rebound lever engaged in the cut of the hand
When the trigger is depressed
Locking and unlocking of the cylinder
Interaction of the trigger with the cylinder stop
Functioning of the Enfield No 2 revolver (3)
Firing cycle explained
Early stage of the firing sequence
Hammer released and beginning its forward fall
Explosion of the cartridge in line
Return of the trigger to its initial position
Action of the rebound lever
Hammer breast in abutment against the safety
Markings on the Enfield No 2 revolver (1)
Producer markings
Royal Small Arms Factory of Enfield
Albion Motors LTD (in Scotland)
Howard Auto Cultivators (Australia)
The serial number
The letter prefix before the serial number
Markings on the Enfield No 2 revolver (2)
Military proof markings
Commercial proof markings
Enfield Logo marking
Broad arrow and "percentage inspected" markings
Steel batch code on the cylinder
Mark I** marking on hammer and trigger
Inspector stamps
Various letters and numbers
Military unit markings
Markings on the Enfield No 2 revolver (3)
D.P. (Drill purpose) and UNSERV (unserviceable) markings
Canadian Military ownership marking
FTR (Factory Thorough Repair) marking
Draw lapped barrel marking
Spare part marking
Modification or repair of the barrel and/or sights
Story and evolution of the Enfield No 2 revolver (1)
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Webley & Scott Mark IV in .38 S&W
Kynoch 38-200 cartridge
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The production drawings of June 1923
Tests of November 1927
Enfield no 2 Mark I with removable rear sight
Two variations of the adjustable rear sight
Mark I checkered walnut grip plates
Second type of walnut grip plates with serrations
Blank, drill, and proof cartridges
Trials of end of 1930 - early 1931
Hammer safety by Capt. Boys
Story and evolution of the Enfield No 2 revolver (2)
Skeleton model for instructional purpose
.22 caliber version of the No 2 Mk I
Parker Hale .22 conversion
Appearance of the No 2 Mark I* variation
Mark II serrated wood grip plates
Mark II walnut right side plate fitted with the early screw nut
Appearance of the No 2 Mark I** variation
Mark III Bakelite grip plates
Wartime production by the Scottish firm Albion Motors Ltd.
Production of the firm Howard Auto Cultivators
Development of the No 2 Mk I Revolver at Howard Auto Cultivator
The snub nose variation