Mk II 3* handguard attachment

[Low & Slow]

Hey Guys, FNG question here. Is the Ross Mk II 3* front upper handguard secured by anything other than the lower band? Mine flaps like a politician's jaw. Thanks.

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[flying pig]

It should have small nails protruding from the rear of the front guard which stick into the front of the rear guard. The rear guard should have a spring which secured it to the barrel.

[Low & Slow]

Ah! This makes sense. I figured something had to be missing. My handguard assembly must have been cobbled at some point, I suppose. There is no trace whatsoever of this type of rig on either piece, although the wood appears to match quite well. The rear bit has a chunk broken off, but this is on the left side only with both rivets still intact. I will attempt to fashion a repair for it, and glue it in if I can match the contours and color properly. Then, a couple of pins, an I'm in business. Next, the hunt for the elusive front sight hood. Thank you very much FP!

[flying pig]

A fellow in Australia I believe who is a member on this forum is making excellent reproduction front sight hoods. Unfortunately no one is doing nose caps yet.

[Low & Slow]

Thanks, again, FP. I will direct the search sweep Down Under.