Hi all,

I replaced the internally cracked forend on my 44 dated Maltby with a 1950's NOS replacement.

All restocked and bedded correctly via Peters excellent articles on the subject, with some difficulty, due to the rather rough and vague factory cuts.

On reassembly I came across a problem I wasn't expecting, the front forend band screw couldn't be screwed in due to the apparent difference in external dimensions between the old forend and the new one.

It's definitely fuller in profile.

Basically I need a new longer screw, are there longer examples available?

I've made a temporary fix with a small threaded bar and nut cut to length.
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