De Lisle carbine

[howitzer]

The De Lisle (Lisle is pronounced Lyle) was one of the (in my opinion) coolest and most interesting, weapons of WWII. A modified silenced Lee Enfield that fired .45ACP rounds and was so quiet that supposedly the only sounds that were heard were the thwack of the round hitting the target and the sliding of the bolt.

Pictures:
www.valkyriearms.com/images/delisle1.jpg

www.surplusrifle.com/shooting/delisle/graphics/l/1.jpg

and a video:

www.valkyriearms.com/images/delisle.avi

I would like to make one for Airsoft, probably be a springer.

Does anyone know where I can get cheap Lee-Enfield parts (repros are preferable)?

[mauser98k]

Holy crap that does not look plausible or easy. Schmit?

[howitzer]

I didn't get into custom gun building assuming it would be easy. It takes hard work and dedication.

[westesson]

Warren at shootnscoot have build one www.shootnscoot.co.uk If you ask nice he will probebly build one for you to.

[Capt. Zak]

Ok Gordak...how good does that MP44 kit look at shootnscoot? I always wanted to turn an AK into an MP44...here's my chance. ;D

[schmitty]

A De Lisle would definetly make for a very interesting custom piece. Definetly do-able. Probably easiest to just buy a complete lee enfield to start with. You can get them for $150 or less. I see them at GI-joes pretty often.

The Shoot n Scoot MP44 is a bit too far off for me. I think a G-3 reciever looks more like an MP44 than an AK47. You can buy a reproduction MP44 wood stock at IMA for $60.

Schmitty

[Capt. Zak]

Thanks for your help Alec...I mean Schmitty. I wonder if the MP44 kit can be built around an G-3?