Enfield No4 Mark 1

[shootnfishndorf]

Unsure what that is on the end...it isn't slotted....do I just drift the sight off, or is that pin or threaded screw of some type....I haven't soaked it...but I couldn't budge it with needle nose pliers...

 

[ken792]

I cut a slot into an Allen wrench to use on those sight screws

 

[shootnfishndorf]

I cut a slot into an Allen wrench to use on those sight screws

Boom...glad I posted ...a super simple solution....thank you. I wasn't sure quite what it was ..will give her a squirt, while I grind a slot....

 

[Doco Overboard]

Unloosen that reverse screw with a schrader valve, or similar tool and slide the sight blade out of the dovetail.

 

[shootnfishndorf]

Unloosen that reverse screw with a schrader valve, or similar tool and slide the sight blade out of the dovetail.

Thank you. Will do. Got side tracked...the Mrs. hot tub was delivered today....had to wire it and fill it....so, tomorrow afternoon will be some "smithing" time.

 

[shootnfishndorf]

I appreciate all the tips and advice. I got it all together....I could not get the screw out from the front sight ...I gently persuaded the rear band ring over the sight with some large pliers, then gently persuaded it back to round again. Getting the rear pin in that holds the flip up sight in was a chore....but doable. I had to chuck it in a drill and polish it with fine grit to get it to fit....back and forth, test and polish....but it fit snugly through and the sight flips up as it should....We plan in shooting this weekend. I will ad some photos/videos to close out this thread. Only thing left would be a bayonet.

 

[Doco Overboard]

I appreciate all the tips and advice. I got it all together....I could not get the screw out from the front sight ...I gently persuaded the rear band ring over the sight with some large pliers, then gently persuaded it back to round again. Getting the rear pin in that holds the flip up sight in was a chore....but doable. I had to chuck it in a drill and polish it with fine grit to get it to fit....back and forth, test and polish....but it fit snugly through and the sight flips up as it should....We plan in shooting this weekend. I will ad some photos/videos to close out this thread. Only thing left would be a bayonet.

Sometimes, the screws through the block are tough and frozen being exposed to the elements and age.
A sheet metal band can be pried apart a touch but a milled one would definitely been harder but sounds like you got it well enough.
Recently I saw where SG ammo had a pretty decent section of ammo particularly Prvi which is good brass for hand-loading which is a rewarding venture for 303 not to mention it has good function and service rifle accuracy for the ball ammo.

 

[shootnfishndorf]

Sometimes, the screws through the block are tough and frozen being exposed to the elements and age.
A sheet metal band can be pried apart a touch but a milled one would definitely been harder but sounds like you got it well enough.
Recently I saw where SG ammo had a pretty decent section of ammo particularly Prvi which is good brass for hand-loading which is a rewarding venture for 303 not to mention it has good function and service rifle accuracy for the ball ammo.

You are always one step ahead. I will look them up. I have a buddy who re-loads and has some ready to go for the weekend.

 

[shootnfishndorf]

Mine is the middle ..was in good company today. Much much better feel in the wood furniture. Wasn't really trying hard today, but at 80 yards, there wasn't a miss. So happy I went back to this configuration (semi authentic).

 

[Doco Overboard]

Looks good, just the way to shoot them too.
I like the way the action sounds when the bolts being closed over a live round.
Nice and tinny, from the hollow of the box mag. Tight.
Not like a bent mailbox door on a green waterlogged wood post.

 

[shootnfishndorf]

Lol. It does sound and feel good. Mechanically sound and smooth. I like my semi autos....but nothing compares to a bolt....levers are a close second though.