Reproduction Sliding Charger Guide

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Just wrapped up the machining on my first reproduction sliding charger guide. There's a few minor changes I need to make to the jig to speed up production, and I need to bring the screw hole right just a touch, so I won't have to trim the screw head next time to fit all bolt heads. Functions perfectly though. The only thing left to do is decide on a stamp to mark it with that will be unobtrusive but distinct. That will go in the T-slot so that it will be very difficult to remove without it being obvious that something was removed. Overall I'm happy with the result. Once I have a few done I'll blacken them all at once.

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WilliamS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: March 30 2020 Location: Camas WA USA Status: Offline Points: 329	Post Options Post Reply Quote WilliamS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Reproduction Sliding Charger Guide Posted: July 25 2021 at 9:52pm
	Just wrapped up the machining on my first reproduction sliding charger guide. There's a few minor changes I need to make to the jig to speed up production, and I need to bring the screw hole right just a touch, so I won't have to trim the screw head next time to fit all bolt heads. Functions perfectly though. The only thing left to do is decide on a stamp to mark it with that will be unobtrusive but distinct. That will go in the T-slot so that it will be very difficult to remove without it being obvious that something was removed. Overall I'm happy with the result. Once I have a few done I'll blacken them all at once.

Marco1010 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: February 04 2020 Location: New Zealand Status: Offline Points: 406	Post Options Post Reply Quote Marco1010 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 25 2021 at 11:57pm
	Nice job ! Sad that these are so rare to find now, probably discarded by the thousands when rifles were upgraded.

Stackbar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: March 19 2020 Location: New zealand Status: Offline Points: 51	Post Options Post Reply Quote Stackbar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 26 2021 at 2:16am
	looks great!

terrylee Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: December 30 2014 Location: South Africa Status: Offline Points: 942	Post Options Post Reply Quote terrylee Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 26 2021 at 3:00am
	Well done!

WilliamS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: March 30 2020 Location: Camas WA USA Status: Offline Points: 329	Post Options Post Reply Quote WilliamS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 26 2021 at 8:50am
	Thanks guys!

Zed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: May 01 2012 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 6460	Post Options Post Reply Quote Zed Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: July 26 2021 at 11:40am
	Great job! It's good to see quality work.
	It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice!

A square 10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: December 12 2006 Location: MN , USA Status: Offline Points: 16998	Post Options Post Reply Quote A square 10 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 26 2021 at 7:44pm
	that looks great , these are hard to find these days

WilliamS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: March 30 2020 Location: Camas WA USA Status: Offline Points: 329	Post Options Post Reply Quote WilliamS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 26 2021 at 11:13pm
	Thank you guys, I've had good luck finding originals to date but with the likely acquisition of almost a dozen MkIs needing rebuilding, I blanched at the price tag for the guides and decided to tool up to make them. Once I have a distinctive stamp and figure out packaging I'll offer them up for sale to cover my tooling costs.

Mattevan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: January 15 2025 Location: Portland, OR Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mattevan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 06 2025 at 10:13am
	he!!o WilliamS, Beautiful work on recreating the charger guide. I’ve been looking for a charger guide for my MK 1*** , with no luck. I’m wondering if you ever produced any of these guides, as I’d be interested in purchasing one. I live in Portland, OR and have been collecting and restoring Enfields for years. Thank you for your reply, understanding that your post is from a few years ago.

A square 10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: December 12 2006 Location: MN , USA Status: Offline Points: 16998	Post Options Post Reply Quote A square 10 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 06 2025 at 3:30pm
	good luck with that jope he helps you out there are many folks trying to restore those rifles , the bolt head is one problem , the rear sight is another - no one is going to reproduce those