Rank Enfield newbie here. Have a '44 #4 Mk1* Long Branch. Took the upper band off to inspect the barrel. Now reassembling.

Read enough to get myself in trouble, one admonition advised not to stretch the band to get it back on or it may fracture. So now being ginger and the band does not want to 'easily' go over the ears of the sight protector. Is there a 1,2,3 std procedure or does one just get a bigger hammer? The latter is not my first choice.

Following that thought, is there an Armorer's reference or handy tips/hints I haven't found on here yet. Hours of excellent information available, but not finding a quick answer in print.

Thanks much.

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