Make: RFI / Imported by Navy Arms
Model: Ishapore 2A1
Serial Number: AB9402
Year of Manufacture: 1968
Caliber: 7.62×51 / 762 NATO
Action: Bolt Action
Markings to note: Stock has a “SA” with an arrow in the middle cartouche. Receiver has a makers mark and is marked “RIFLE 7.62 2A1 RFI 1968”. Extractor has a stamp. Adjustable rear sight is stamped ICR 1559 RFI. First barrel ring is stamped 38C
Barrel Length: 25.5″
Sights: adjustable rear sight and front post sight.
Condition: Rifle is in overall good condition. Stock is smooth and shows little sign of wear. Finish has worn in several areas of receiver and around the rear sight.
Finish: Black
Bore Condition: Mostly bright with good deep rifling.
Additional Notes: The Ishapore 2A1, has an intriguing history. It originated in India and is a derivative of the British Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III rifle. After India gained independence in 1947, the Ishapore Rifle Factory (RFI) in Ishapore, West Bengal, continued producing firearms for the newly formed Indian armed forces. In the 1960s, the RFI embarked on a modernization program and introduced the 2A1 variant. The Ishapore 2A1 featured several modifications, including a chamber adapted for the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge, a new magazine design, and a strengthened bolt. It became the standard issue rifle for the Indian military and saw significant use during various conflicts
