Tearing down a No4Mk1*?

[Grizz Axxemann]

A couple years ago, I bought a beater bubba'd Enfield. Mounted a scope on it and figured it'd be a decent deer getter. Well, Shooting with a chin weld proved to be a pain, and as time progressed, I learned about the upward pressure bedding and the fact that a full stock is.... well... kinda important.

So since the stock on this old girl has seen better days, mind you, the whole gun has too (no big deal, she's a piece of history!) I got to thinking. Ive seen the "tanker" enfields, and Bubba Carbines, and this piece is a prime candidate for something, considering that it's been backbored at one point or another, and the stock has been repaired in a couple places.

I got the scope mount off (it's in the EE) and the butt stock off. Trigger guard is gone too, and getting scrubbed later tonight. The question I have is, ow do I get the forend off? Does the pin drift all the way through? Do I need a special tool?

I don't really know here, this is another winter project for me. If someone wants photos, I can snap a few.

In terms of how this thing shoots, well, I could ring the big gong at 300m at Genessee all day with factory ammo, but that gong was a good 2 or 3 feet in diameter. I'd like minute of deer or moose vitals at 100, since this will ultimately be a backup/truck gun, so she needs to be compact and rugged.

Any help, fellas?

 

[rgg_7]

To remove the forend from the No4MK1*.


1) Remove the bolt and magazine and confirm rifle is not loaded 2)Remove the King screw..that's the one ahead of the magazine 3) Remove the rear trigger guard screw 4) wiggle the guard gently and it will drop out in your hand 5) remove the front sight ears 6) loosen the front band and slide forward off the muzzle 7) remove the mid band the same way 8) lift off both top guards 9) pull gently down on the forewood with your hand in the magazine area. If it is firm, then gently tap it with a piece of wood blocking on the top edge of the action. Sometimes the forend gets hung up on the draws....a good thing as it indicates contact and good bedding.

This should get the job done.

If your still having problems email me rgg_7@hotmail.com

Good luck with the project.

Ron

 

[Grizz Axxemann]

Ok, I've got everything done up to Step 4, Ron. This one is a sporter, so I'm dealing with a chopped stock, so I guess I can skip ahead to step 9. The thing is, it's tighter than hell, but I don't know what shape the wood is in, lest I snap it while cranking on it to get the works out.

 

[rgg_7]

If the forend is as tight as you've stated, take a small wooden block, place it on the top edge of the stock near the rear sight and give it a couyple gentle firm taps by hiting the block with a hammer. Alternate the block from side to side. It will free up with a little persuasion and the odd cuss word. Watch you don't pinch your fingers!

 

[woodchopper]

Give me a call

 

[BadgerDog]

Perhaps download a complete set of manuals for the Lee Enfield, which includes operating and armourer's maintenance instructions.

The manuals may be found in the Technical Articles for Milsurp Collectors and Re-loaders (click here)http://www.milsurps.com/forumdisplay.php?f=25


2002 No.4 (All Marks) .303 Rifle Manuals (click here)http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=3314

Complete Set includes:

- 2002 No.4 (All Marks) .303 Rifle Data Summary
- 2002 No.4 (All Marks) .303 Rifle Parts Identification List
- 2002 No.4 (All Marks) .303 Rifle Operating Instructions
- 2002 No.4 (All Marks) .303 Rifle Equipment Description
- 2002 No.4 (All Marks) .303 Rifle Maintenance Instructions


1991 No.4 (All Marks) .303 Rifle Manuals (click here)http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=3322

Complete Set includes:

- 1991 No.4 (All Marks) .303 Rifle Operating Instructions
- 1991 No.4 (All Marks) .303 Rifle Maintenance Instructions

Note: The difference between the 1991 set of No.4 Manuals and 2002 No.4 (All Marks) .303 Rifle Manuals, is that the 1991 manual contains armourer's information on how to properly "bed" the No.4 rifle, whereas the newer 2002 manual does not.

Hope this helps...

Regards,
Badger

 

[bigedp51]

An Australian told me once the rear of the Enfield stock should be as tight as buggery.

But thats also what started the War of 1812 when the British “impressed” our American seaman.

Below are the contact points of the draws area and where it is to be a tight fit.