Removing the butt from a No. 1 mk III*

[macdsc]

well...what a recruit thing to do...I have removed the forestock, and lo - the butt screw turned right out...thanks!

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[Son]

well...what a recruit thing to do...I have removed the forestock, and lo - the butt screw turned right out...thanks!

If you are planning on re-using the foreend (I assume it's the bit that got sporterised, so hopefully not) take a good look at the back end of it. The plate that is inlet into the timber has a square in it that locks the corresponding square of the butt screw. If you managed to turn the butt screw at all, you will have spread the plate and started the wood splitting. Probably a good lesson to learn on an already cut down foreend- damn expensive if you break a good one! Also note- when you reassemble, the butt must go on first and the screw must be tightened so it is indexed correctly to take the foreend.

Don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have here- Plenty of people about only too happy to help. Good luck with the restoration, keep us updated of your progress.

Cheers,
Son.