Enfield no 2 revolver explained

Mécanique et histoire du revolver Enfield no 2

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)

- Webley & Scott Mark III revolver in .38 S&W

- Webley & Scott Mark IV in .38 S&W

- Kynoch 38-200 cartridge

- Pistol Revolver ENFIELD .380" experimental

- 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

- The snub nose variation