Trigger job No.4 Mk 1*

[Guy JR]

Good day everyone. I have a 1950 Long Branch No. 4 Mk 1* and would like to improve the trigger pull. I dont want to permintaly modify this rifle because it is mint and shoots great of bags but the trinner pull is hurting my shooting when standing or prone off my elbows. Thanks.

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[Badger]

With thanks to Advisory Panel member Peter Laidler, check his article presented in two parts in the Technical Articles for Milsurp Collectors and Re-loaders (click here).

"The Trigger Pull-Off" - Part 1 (By Peter Laidler) (click here)

"The Trigger Pull-Off" - Part 2 (By Peter Laidler) (click here)


This interesting article is accompanied by a detailed photo montage of a previously damaged skeletonised No.4(T) rifle, used as a training piece for budding Armourers to learn with and develop their skills. As Peter says "It appeared that this ‘rifle’ had never been finished as a ‘T’ as the front pad hole had not been drilled. During bead blasting after a hard life as a skeletonised rifle, it was established that the screw had sheared off and simply been made off level. Drilled out and extracted, it’s back to its former self. Waste not, want not as they say…". Other photos in the article show the clear interaction of the sear, cocking piece and trigger during various phases of its operation.

Article Extract .....

Pictorially, this shows the trigger at the end of the first pull, both ribs touching the trigger bent or flat of the sear with the sear nose at the extreme edge of the cocking piece………, just ready for the off.


(Click PIC to Enlarge)

Hope that helps …

Regards,
Doug

[epags]

Several years ago I purchased and installed Huber anti-friction ball triggers on both of my two SMLE #4 Mk1s .

I just checked and Brownells has them for sale. I think I bought directly from Huber Concepts at the time. Mine were match grade black teflon and they work quite well.

You can always replace the original trigger if you decide to restore it to orginal condition.