An integrally-suppressed carbine converted from a Short Magazine Lee-Enfield. Barrel enclosed in a large suppressor sleeve. Sights are mounted to the top of the sleeve, being a post foresight with protective wings and a tangent backsight. A sling loop is fitted to the underside of the barrel sleeve, as is a wood handguard at the back end. Inside the sleeve a half-length brass tube and a series of split-disc baffles are located for sound moderation. The receiver is a modified SMLE receiver, with the bolt changed to function with the .45 ACP cartridge, and the magazine well adjusted to accept M1911A1 pistol-type magazines. The receiver bridge has been removed entirely, its two mounting holes on each side of the receiver being left open, and a new ejector has been fitted to the left side of the receiver. The trigger, magazine release and safety lever are unchanged externally, as is the buttstock. Buttstock with semi-pistol grip shape at the wrist, sling loop on the underside and steel buttplate.
Phew... that's what it was? I was worried I blew the transmission rear seal. No wonder the mechanic was so pissed at me when I brought it in and he said he could tell where the leak came from by the smell.
