Lee Enfield No.4 Mk2. rifle front sight windage adjustment?

[Brian Dick]

I wouldn't worry too much. For such a knowledgeable bloke, he doesn't know the difference between a No.4 and SMLE!

[Roadkingtrax]

Before using the brass drift, do you need to back out the screw a little? Also, where is a good place to buy a internal hex head screw for a replacement?

[Peter Laidler]

I have never backed off the reverse headed screw prior to using the brass drift. As for the reverse headed screw being so called 'squaddie proof'. Someone ought to tell them that there is NO such thing! 4BA allen screws should be readily available by the dozen off Ebay or the like. Someone ought to buy a pack and sell the odd ones on

[don311]

He must still be busy undoing his screw and adjusting the sights with the proper tools !!

[Steve H. in N.Y.]

For screws in the U.S. you can also try britishfasteners.com. I don't know if they have a minimum order requirement or not.

[jenrick]

Apologies for resurrecting this thread, but it appears to be the most recent and cogent one here for my question.

Peter,

You state a tap with a brass drift on the blade is all it takes. Do mean that your are aligning the blade itself with the drift (ie. bending the blade without moving the base via the drift and hammer), or are you drive the base itself across as one would normally adjust a dovetailed sight? I want to be sure before I take a drift to anything.

Thanks,

-Jenrick

[Peter Laidler]

Let me answer with another question............ Do you REALLY and truly believe, in all your wildest dreams that I or anyone on this particular forum would seriously be suggesting that you use the drift to bend the blade to suit?

[brnom2]

Hopefully no one bites my head of for making my own very basic tools for front sight adjustments on my No4's - To undo the screw and drift the blade - made from broken clamp and a damaged screw driver bit.
I use a sharp lead pencil to mark the blade position before any adjustments, so I can tell how far I've moved it.
I simply flip it over to change from drifting blade left or right.

[jenrick]

Let me answer with another question............ Do you REALLY and truly believe, in all your wildest dreams that I or anyone on this particular forum would seriously be suggesting that you use the drift to bend the blade to suit?

Which is exactly why I asked the question. Better to ask a stupid question then do something stupid and such...

Thanks for the timely answer.

-Jenrick

[Kentk]

That is a very nicely made tool. Selling them? The one from Numrich is a bit expensive.