#4 Enfield assembly problem

[Black Lab]

I bought a #4 Sporter awhile ago and decided to restore it. I got a new forend and some other parts that I needed. I finally started to put it back together tonight. Something is Wrong and I am at a loss as what to do. The front swivel band is way off.

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[jmoore]

Origins of the fore end and the band?

More pics from other angles and an overall fore end view might help.

No4 and No5 mid bands are the same, I think. 2a1 mid band?

Or is the wood new mfg?

[villiers]

Nothing might be wrong as it looks as if the band is sitting proud of the groove. If you can get the two lugs just a bit closer together, the sling swivel should take up most of the space, with the screw tightening the two lugs on the band that holds the fore-end to the handguard.

[madcratebuilder]

Nothing might be wrong as it looks as if the band is sitting proud of the groove. If you can get the two lugs just a bit closer together, the sling swivel should take up most of the space, with the screw tightening the two lugs on the band that holds the fore-end to the handguard.

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Get the band down in the groove, that may help.

[Black Lab]

The fore arm came from Numrich Arms. It was very dirty but new, looked like it had been laying in a bin for years Origin is anyone's guess. I'll get some more pictures later, Got to Go take the dogs for a walk. Jack The fore stock has what looks like a 138 inside a box with a U above. Picture is upside down.

[Edward Horton]

Try a different variation band like the sheet metal third variation band below.



This one had the opposite problem and required a "band-aid" by the Armourer.





Now tighten up.

[Black Lab]

One of my problems is spare parts. I just remembered last night that I need a front band. Who sells these parts now a day's ? As far as the fore arm goes, I'll just have to shave the groove down. I was hoping I had it on backwards or something Jack

[jmoore]

Broad arrow marked No4 or No5 band it is, so, no not a SMLE band or even an Indian 2a1 band. Will it fit your No5?

[Black Lab]

No it won't fit the #5. It only fits the sporter stock. That's why I am thinking it was fabricated for that stock. It was a Santa Fe conversion.

[jmoore]

Ah, so! Didn't catch that little tidbit before.