rusty51;
I'm sorry that I'm unable to comment on the half cock/safety position if I understand it right.
There are some guys on canadiangunnutz that seem to know all things regarding Lee Enfield rifles and they might be able to help out - if you happen to go there.
I don't post much there but do use the equipment exchange and a quick check there did show one guy with some LE magazines for sale. That's the good news....... the bad news is that he was asking $70 for them if memory serves.
My goodness I remember the entire Lee Enfield rifles being sold in 45gal drums in Army and Navy in Regina way back in the day for $20 or maybe $25.
I still seem to see magazines at the Penticton gun show every spring, but can't say I was paying attention to the prices for a good long while now.
Sorry I couldn't be more help to you sir and good luck on your magazine search.
Dwayne
