HELP!!! I just picked up my No4 Mk1 T sniper and I found that the quick detach scope mount is stuck. IS there any way that I can remove it without damaging it?
thanks
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HELP!!! I just picked up my No4 Mk1 T sniper and I found that the quick detach scope mount is stuck. IS there any way that I can remove it without damaging it?
thanks
There are two thumbscrews that hold the bracket on. They should only be finger tight and you should check them frequently during a range session. If a ham fisted ape put pliers on them and cranked them down past tight, You may need to pad them with some leather and carefully back them off the same way.
It's like phoning up the garage and asking them why your car won't start. What part is stuck? Is it the thumbscrews? The front spigot jammed....... Or what?
It's the thumbscrews (both front and back). Both are stuck on to the mounting pads pretty good. Can't see any rust on them so i have no idea what is holding them so tight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Laidler
Oh crap!!! that actually WORKED!!! thanks manQuote:
Originally Posted by Brian Dick
Good deal. Be sure and check to make sure whoever overtightened them didn't bend the shaft of the thumbscrews. I've seen a few like that. When you assemble it from now on, always tighten the front and then the rear in that order. Finger tight only!
Good advice from the sages as PL had alluded there have been instances where ham fisted snipers have over-tightened the thumb screws and snapped the shaft and that my friend is terminal for the rifle/scope until people like PL repaired it mind you there would be a fair bit of paper work and the sniper may or may not find himself doing picket duty for a while.....
thanks for the advise. inspected the shafts and it all looks good. gave me a good scare today because i thought some former lazy owner didn't want to keep removing the scope and welted the thumbscrews to the mounting pads. they even removed the rear leaf so they can easily remove the bolt without removing the scope.
That sounds unusual, isn't the rear sight supposed to be clearanced to allow removal of the bolt without dismounting the telescope?Quote:
Originally Posted by suikoden2003
Not all had that mod done Sentry mine has not had it done bit painful at times but then again the rifle does not get shot that often maybe 2-3 times a year max even longer now as our range was closed due to the core of the stop butts having the core exposed so hopefully after a 14 month hiatus we may be shooting there within 4-5 months Govt wheels turn very slowly as the Army owns the range.
Never seen one in person - well over 100 No4Ts in my hands...Quote:
Originally Posted by Sentryduty
only (ever) seen photos of 1 on the internet, except for a couple done obviously wrong, by grinding on the leaf itself..
I believe it was not very common in service, or a very late addition.
Mine also has no leaf sight. I have managed to find a 'correct' one with the battle-sight milled off to complete the rifle, but am not sure if I will fit it. It is so much easier inserting and removing the bolt on the firing point without having to remove the scope first.Quote:
Originally Posted by suikoden2003
Why do you HAVE to remove the bolt on the firing point I'm bound to ask?
I suppose I don't have to, firearms can be cleared on or off the firing point with a breech flag. I just prefer to remove the bolt and magazine to show 'clear.' I don't plan to shoot it without the scope so will keep the rear-sight for completeness rather than fitting it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Laidler
I've heard penetrating fluids can help loosen stuck screws as well.