remove enfield front site?

[Bob7.62]

How can I safely and easily remove the enfield #4 front site ? I have to take it of so I can put on the rear most band (the one next to the receiver) on a #4 I am de-sportsterizing.

Thnaks
Bob

 

[woodchopper]

well you have the 'ears' or front sight protector off, that easy. taking off the front sight base requires you take out the pin with a punch then knock off the front site base.

Easier to drift out the front site blade from the base and bend the rear band a little and slip it over.

good luck and post pics when your done.

 

[louthepou]

well you have the 'ears' or front sight protector off, that easy. taking off the front sight base requires you take out the pin with a punch then knock off the front site base.

Easier to drift out the front site blade from the base and bend the rear band a little and slip it over.

good luck and post pics when your done.

Like he said

Once the front sight blade is off, the ring can make its way on the barrel.

Some No4 front sights have a screw that tightens the blade though, and requires a bit of dremel use to fabricate an adapted screwdriver for it.

Lou