Quote Originally Posted by CINDERS View Post
I have a date in the Lee Enfield by Major E.G.B Reynolds - The Short Short Magazine Lee Enfield Mk I was accepted on the 23rd December 1902 (Page 84) as a weapon for both infantry and cavalry and the general particulars are as follows yada yada then on page 87;
"Inner Band - An inner band which encircled the barrel at the center with a clearance of .002 in, was fitted inside the stock fore end. It was held in position by a screw, spiral spring and a washer so that it was supported without being held rigidly. This allowed any possible expansion of the barrel."

Took a while to two finger type but there you go just info to share as the story goes on with the weapons we admire.
Cinders, the last couple of posts & the LoC mentioned are to do with the centering stud & spring that are at the nosecap end of the forend & not about the inner band.