Dry firing and storing a No2 Mk IV*?

[scoobsean]

I recent acquired a No2 Mk IV* to add to my LE collection. I am aware that dry firing can peen the chamber and damage the firing pin on .22 rifles. My question is two fold: Is the No2 rifle prone to damage upon dry firing and, if so, how do you store the rifle once you have cleared it? Do you just leave the bolt open? De-cocking/easing springs would seem to be difficult without accidentally dry firing?

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[5thBatt]

As you push the bolt forward from being fully open, hold the trigger down, the bolt will close without cocking it, all Lee-Enfields (other than the No8) are cock-on-closing.

[scoobsean]

Thanks 5thBatt. I own a No4 and a No5 and was totally unaware of that trick as I always just dry fire them after closing the bolt.

[lee_enfield223]

don't forget rimfire barrels can still rust out so patch it out with a bit of oil too !!! I always decock mine as using the above method ,I fitted a parker hale 5b to mine and it shoots great

[Frederick303]

If you want to dry fire the rifle, just remove the floating firing pin from the bolt head. Have done it before and it works just dandy.

[Damian]

The small yellow wall anchors work like snap caps for .22s. One box will last many years.