Enfield No.4 Mk I Question

[VFSniper]

I just purchased my first Enfield No.4 Mk I and I'm attempting to remove the stock bolt from the firearm. Unfortunately the bolt is extremely stuck with rust and the bolt groove is horribly worn. I've tried several different methods short of the destructive ones (which I won't attempt). I've also taken it to three different gunsmith's none of which could do anything. Does anyone have an idea or suggestion as to how to remove the bolt?

Thanks,
VFSniper

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[bradtx]

VFSniper, If you're talking about the bolt that holds the butt stock to the butt socket, sometimes you just have to throw the towel in if the bolt's slot is too destroyed.

I use a long screwdriver with a square shank. The screwdriver's blade just fits a good screw head slot. Two methods, first if you can get the screwdriver to bite is to tighten a couple of degrees and then loosen. Failing that you'll need a helping hand to keep the screwdriver seated (place muzzle on a piece of wood on the floor). Use channel lock pliers on the handle or a wrench if you've a square shank and try to remove. Good luck.

Make sure there isn't a leather washer over the screw head.

Brad

[VFSniper]

Thanks, bradtx I have tried all of the above. I even tried a screwdriver head attached to a t-handle breaker bar with no luck.

[Howard]

VFSniper, If you haven't loosened that screw yet you might try WD40 or something like that on the threads and give it time to work then try an impact screwdriver, sometimes shock when trying to loosen something works better than a steady force, be sure the blade fits the slot. Hope this is helpful.
Howard

[VFSniper]

Thanks I've tried PBLube/WD40 or something along those lines and let it sit for well over a day. I have never seen an impact driver long enough to get down to where the bolt is, do you know where I could get one?

[Howard]

VFSniper
I have a 3/8 drive impact driver and with a long extension and a blade that will fit a 3/8 socket, I had to grind a blade to fit the slot, it should break it loose. You may want to heat the threads carefully to help loosen the rust.
Howard

[Howard]

the impact driver i refer to is he one that is hit with a hammer

[Edward Horton]

Have you tried a drag link socket like below.

[chucksniper]

Use a big screwdriver with a square shank and an big adjustable wrench.
As you're turning bear down on the screw driver...and use the right width
bit.

[Thunderbox]

If the forend is already off, you can sometimes free the stock bolt by warming the immediate area with a micro butane torch or similar. This can help crack any corrosion thats locking the bolt. Obviously you need to keep the heating very localised to avoid affecting the rest of the receiver.

A square shank screwdriver + spanner gives a more positive turn than a socket set.