No 4 Mk2 disassembly, what is the trick?

**snipershot1944** · 03-07-2015 03:47 PM

I've spent most of my life working with Mausers and Garands but am kind of new to the Enfield. I've never had issues disassembling a No4 Mk1 but am having trouble getting the forearm off of my Enforcer. The stocks are coated with some type of poly shellac and I'd like to remove the finish. But I can't get the forearm off. Seems there is some trick to getting that little permanent reinforcing screw around the trigger and mag release.

How do I remove the forearm?

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**Maxwell Smart** · 03-07-2015 04:03 PM

The screw which goes across the back of the forend has to be removed completely to allow the forend to slide off. The screw fouls the trigger mounting block if left in place.

**snipershot1944** · 03-07-2015 04:07 PM

Ok. But it will not unscrew. It just spins.

**Peter Laidler** · 03-07-2015 06:08 PM

You got to use a forked screwdriver in the nut at the OTHER end of the long screw.

Annanuvverfing too before you make a complete pigs ear of it.... When taking a fore-end off, NEVER, but never, ever pull it downwards from the muzzle end. It MUST be knocked downwards using a block of wood and light taps with a small mallet on the extreme rear top left and right surfaces. This ensures that you break the taper lock between the butt socket and the drawers.

**snipershot1944** · 03-07-2015 08:34 PM

Ok. Thanks. Now where the heck do I go to get a small forked screwdriver?

**Bindi2** · 03-07-2015 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by snipershot1944

Ok. Thanks. Now where the heck do I go to get a small forked screwdriver?

You make one to fit.

**snipershot1944** · 03-07-2015 08:44 PM

Right. Now where are those fondue forks we got as wedding gifts 35 years ago?

**Parashooter** · 03-07-2015 11:59 PM

Attachment 60859
All it takes is a bit of flat steel with a notch ground in the end.

**Bindi2** · 03-08-2015 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by Parashooter

Attachment 60859
All it takes is a bit of flat steel with a notch ground in the end.

See not hard at all snipershot1944 and should be kept in the toolbox with all the other Enfield tools you will have to make.

**snipershot1944** · 03-08-2015 07:52 AM

I have a Nagant screwdriver I plan to sacrifice.

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