Need help With my enfield

[steelrain82]

Ok I checked numrich and I couldn't find any parts. My no4 mk1 rear trigger screw won't unscrew. So I can't take my stock off. I haven't shot it yet because I want to maintain my rifle first. But I feel in order to do so I will need to bust up that rear screw or get a whole new trigger guard. I really don't want to do this because all my metal parts minus the mag are original matching. So can someone please point me in the right direction of a place to buy some parts.

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[Brian Dick]

Try some PB blaster penetrating catylist available at NAPA or your favorite auto parts store..

[louthepou]

Just to make sure: you'Ve removed the front trigger guard (king) screw first? (If not, do it, and then try the rear trigger guard screw)

[villiers]

... and then try tighterning it slightly before loosening it. Think you´re going to lose the screw anyway, so cut the slot anew and try again. Screw is NOT expensive or hard to get.

[JBS]

Just to make sure: you'Ve removed the front trigger guard (king) screw first? (If not, do it, and then try the rear trigger guard screw)

Do above first. If still no luck, with a large soldering iron with all solder removed touch the tip to the bolt head or screw tip on ether side of the trigger guard. Hold it there until it gets hot enough to melt paraffin on contact. The paraffin will wick into all the threads and go much deeper than any penetrating oil I have ever come across. Do not use a torch in proximity of wood, use a high heat soldering iron and take your time, it is slow. For parts that have no wood you can use a torch but don’t over heat the metal. You just want the paraffin to liquefy on contact and wick into the threads.

[steelrain82]

Thanks everyone. I pretty much realized I might loose the screw. I want to try not losing it first but where can I buy the parts at is my question if do loose the screw. And yes I took off the front screw.

[RJW NZ]

The Numrich listing shows it as being available?
SMLE | NO 4 MKI, NO 5 JUNGLE CARBINE | ITEM#486530 | e-GunParts.com

and at springfield sporters I think its number 54

http://www.ssporters.com/parts/enfield4.htm

I only did this because thats one of the most common enfield screws around and I'd be surprised if numrich didn't have them.

All the best, I have no special ideas on that screw, don't bugga the threads though getting it out, as its not a common thread.

Worst case scenario and it recently happened to me is that my threads were ruined and its easy enough to tap it out larger to a 4ba or similar and use a one size up screw, I used a socket head as they came blackened.

[Joe O]

I had the same problem a month ago. I ended up getting the screw out with my drill press. I put the correct size screw bit in the chuck and propped the gun up so the screw was parallel with the table. You need to press down pretty hard and turn the chuck with your other hand. I hope this makes sense, It worked for me. Joe O

[jmoore]

That's an old trick but a good one, Joe O! Haven't seen it mentioned in a while, but I've done just that before w/ stubborn screws. "Learnt" it from a master 'smith way back. It also helps to have an assistant.

Welcome to the forums!

[RJW NZ]

Good trick, Joe, nice to hear a bit of old school saving the day.