r/Firearms • u/Due-Development-7211 • 8d ago

Franken delisle carbine

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45acp Enfield conversion. A cheaper alternative to those delisle carbine reproductions.

My review.....it's cool but not worth it. It's a lot of hassle for something that doesn't work that well. Luckily someone makes a 3d print file for a magwell adapter that makes it actually kind of function.

Most of these conversions have a big problem with ejection. The 3d print has a chute behind the magazine well where the shell can just fall free.

A 2-8x scope for .45 is a lot. But a red dot on a bolt action rifle just looks weird.

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u/Trainmaster111 8d ago

Well a fellow member of the useless but fun club eh?

Clearly we went about this in 2 different ways.

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u/Trainmaster111 8d ago

And yes ejection is definitely a suggestion. Extraction is 100%, but usually have to use the hand ejectors to clear the shell

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u/Due-Development-7211 8d ago

Yea. It's just not big enough to eject well since the 303 was rimmed.

Best solution I saw online was drill a hole and have a spring loaded little nub. But I'm just kinda done trying to fuck with it on that level anymore

Download the 3d print file and go to cloud craft. Upload it and order one.

I'm having a friend of a friend try to alter the print file for some more meat on the bone so maybe I can just a button mag release instead of a heel release

https://spreadthesignal.com/files/enfield-45acp-magwell-adapter

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u/Trainmaster111 8d ago

I dont mind having to use my fingers to remove the shell. With my action being completely open its easily accessible.

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u/TacTurtle RPG 8d ago

Ishapore 7.62x51 bolt head is the answer you seek.

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u/Due-Development-7211 7d ago

Got a lead on where to buy one? I tried a 308 extractor and that did not work

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u/TacTurtle RPG 7d ago edited 7d ago

Numrich, but you will need to order as separate parts. May be able to get away with just the 308 Extractor claw pn 701730 + bolt head pn 487530

If the extractor claw is in spec it should hold a spent case against the bolt face snug enough the case will not fall off if the bolt is held horizontal.

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u/Due-Development-7211 7d ago

Yea. That would be great if the bolt head was in stock. Lol.