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I've spent most of my life working with Mausers and Garands but am kind of new to the Enfield. I've never had issues disassembling a No4 Mk1 but am having trouble getting the forearm off of my Enforcer. The stocks are coated with some type of poly shellac and I'd like to remove the finish. But I can't get the forearm off. Seems there is some trick to getting that little permanent reinforcing screw around the trigger and mag release.
How do I remove the forearm?
The screw which goes across the back of the forend has to be removed completely to allow the forend to slide off. The screw fouls the trigger mounting block if left in place.
Ok. But it will not unscrew. It just spins.
You got to use a forked screwdriver in the nut at the OTHER end of the long screw.
Annanuvverfing too before you make a complete pigs ear of it.... When taking a fore-end off, NEVER, but never, ever pull it downwards from the muzzle end. It MUST be knocked downwards using a block of wood and light taps with a small mallet on the extreme rear top left and right surfaces. This ensures that you break the taper lock between the butt socket and the drawers.
Ok. Thanks. Now where the heck do I go to get a small forked screwdriver?
You make one to fit.Quote:
Originally Posted by snipershot1944
Right. Now where are those fondue forks we got as wedding gifts 35 years ago?
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All it takes is a bit of flat steel with a notch ground in the end.
See not hard at all snipershot1944 and should be kept in the toolbox with all the other Enfield tools you will have to make.Quote:
Originally Posted by Parashooter
I have a Nagant screwdriver I plan to sacrifice.