r/canadaguns • u/Hockeynut_11-11 • 17d ago

Gun and gear reviews First rifle

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Finally got my first rifle. 1917 SMLE in amazing condition. Already looking at a .22 to just poke holes and have fun with!

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u/KalashnikovParty 17d ago

since your going the historic identity route i suggest you look for a cooey 39 or 60. authentic 20th century canadian made and while rough is a thumbtack driver 

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u/Dependent_Account603 16d ago

.22 lee enfield

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u/VariousCheezez 16d ago

Single shot though :/

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u/Dependent_Account603 16d ago

You can find them mag fed to

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u/VariousCheezez 16d ago

That's true, though everything I read about the mags/trying to find parts for them kind of turned me off of the whole thing