Fixing a No. 4 Mk 1 (counter-bubba)

The photos show what I have. My problem is that I'm having a nasty time getting that front band on. Suggestions? I've tried pulling it into position with clamps of various types but just can't quite get it close enough for the screw to catch. The parts are either NOS or just new'ish. As you can see, the barrel was shortened, or something.

Also, someone suggested I might need to check if I have the thing bedded properly in the new forearm. The old/original one was sporterized who knows how long ago. How do I know if its bedded properly and if its not, how do I make sure that it is?

Thanks for any and all information on the above and any further information useful or otherwise.

George

(edit) Also, what can be learned from the SN?

Glad to see you made over onto this forum. enjoy the posts!

Here is a project just like yours

Bedding a #4 mk1

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Originally Posted by Brit plumber

Glad to see you made over onto this forum. enjoy the posts!

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Thanks for pointing me in this direction. I've been reading some of the documentation, etc. and its quite impressive.

Thanks for that link as well.

George

I think you need to shave just a little bit of wood from the bottom of the handguard. Not an uncommon thing when fitting new parts.

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Originally Posted by Steve H. in N.Y.

I think you need to shave just a little bit of wood from the bottom of the handguard. Not an uncommon thing when fitting new parts.

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I think you're right - this simplifies things quite a bit. Soon as I have a chance, I'm going to try this and see if things don't go together much easier. I had to shave a bit out of the action end of the forearm, so its not too surprising that I need to trim down a little on the upper handguard.

Thanks!

George