Bedding on my L39A1

[cprher]

I needed to give my Enfields their annual refresh on stock finish and thought I'd take a few pics of the bedding on my L39A1. The stock is hard to get off as the fit of the draws and rear of the stock are very closely fit. Takes a few minutes of careful wiggling and pressure to see success.





It never ceases to amaze me how the Enfield designers came up with their design, let along how folks like the Enfield armorers and Fultons learned how to make them even better.

Keith

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[Peter Laidler]

We were taught to ALWAYS remove the fore-ends by tapping them downwards equally across the top extreme rear of the fore-end to break the taper hold between the drawers and the butt socket. I cringe when I see people pulling the fore-end down from the muzzle

[cprher]

Yup, the rear is where I applied steady pressure, but not tapping. I never pull down on the front of the forearm, as you have admonished not to repeatedly in the past. I'll try tapping next time.

Keith

[Peter Laidler]

Tapping....., steady pressure......, same meat different gravy! But I am of the old school and if it ain't broke, then don't fix it. I don't remember the last time any of mine were stripped. So long as they're still shootin' straight, I don't let the Armourers look at 'em - even though there's one right here!

[Brian Dick]

I have a dedicated block of soft pine that I use to tap them off.

[cprher]

Good advice Peter. It won't be coming off unless it needs to.
Keith

[Kev G]

ATB Kevin

[Peter Laidler]

It's just a shame that the people who modified the fore-ends didn't take heed of the L39 drawing Kev. And the L42 now that I think about it. The quality of the workmanship was an absolute disgrace in many (most in my observation) instances.

[bow]

Hi you all! After long time , here i am! What is the metallic plate under trigger guard, around front trigger guard screw?

[Peter Laidler]

It is fully described in the No4T and L42 sniper book Bow