Lithgow No1Mk3 Questions

[Bindi2]

The correct piece of wood is U shaped so there is equal force on both sides of the forend when hit. Cut the block to fit. When the forend is replaced it should snap into place. The square end to the bolt was cut off in later rebuilds to allow for shrinkage of the butt allowing easier tightening procedures using a spring washer to keep the bolt tight.

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[Alan de Enfield]

The correct piece of wood is U shaped so there is equal force on both sides of the forend when hit. Cut the block to fit. When the forend is replaced it should snap into place. The square end to the bolt was cut off in later rebuilds to allow for shrinkage of the butt allowing easier tightening procedures using a spring washer to keep the bolt tight.

Good point.
The forend must be removed by 'tapping' down near the butt-socket.
I have seen folks grab the barrel in one hand, and the forend in the other and pull them apart like the 'Turkey's Wishbone' - with pretty much the same result (except it was probably not what they wished for)