91/38 Handguard / Barrel Band problem?

[Rolan_Kraps]

I have had this problem with every 91/38 I've ever had, but haven't found a way to fix it.

After shooting a few rounds from my Moisn the top hand guard always slips forward of the barrel bands.

Is there a good way to fix this problem?

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[barbarossa]

I'm presuming here that you are having the barrel bands come loose and slide forward during recoil. If the barrel hands are staying in place and you just got a bit of movement in the handguard fore and aft I wouldn't sweat it over much. If it is indeed the barrel band springs that aren't grabbing, remove band springs from stock, tighten up the pin portion in a handy vise and slightly bend the spring nib out a bit further. That way the spring is gonna get a better bite on the barrel band.

Good luck

Barbarossa

[Rolan_Kraps]

Thanks I'll give it a try.