ERRRRRR !!! No1 Mk3 Forend Problem

[CINDERS]

Dried out old butt indeed!

Not sure how to fix your problem there Bob!

[browningautorifle]

I occurred to me that, rather than butchering the butt, would it not be better to destroy the screw?

I thought of that too but am not sure without actually having one here that needed work how well it would go.

[Flying10uk]

I occurred to me that, rather than butchering the butt, would it not be better to destroy the screw?

The last butt screw that I tried turning off the end on my lathe because it was slightly too long was hardened, not just hard, but rock hard and had to be ground off, in the end. I can't remember for sure if it was a smle or a No4 screw but suspect a smle screw. Unless you have a set of dill bits capable of drilling through especially hard steel, I suspect that you may be unable to do this.

Is anyone able to say whether the locking plate also performs the duel purpose of also helping to tie the rear of the smle fore-end together, please? The way that the locking plate is shaped suggests to me that it does. I have encountered 1 deactivated smle with this locking plate missing but obviously I don't know if it was like this when a live rifle.

[browningautorifle]

I have encountered 1 deactivated smle with this locking plate missing but obviously I don't know if it was like this when a live rifle.

It would NOT be permitted to be that way.

[Flying10uk]

So do think that the locking plate does also help to tie the rear of the fore-end together, then Jim?

[browningautorifle]

Possible, Peter will have the definitive on that.

[mac2017]

Cant wait to get her out hunting !!!

[mac2017]

Ill see LOL i already grinded the bolt off flat and flush to the collar. Seems if you grind the square end off to where the round part on bolt starts its a perfect flush fit when fully screwed in. Nice and tight now but will have to see after firing.

[browningautorifle]

Finished and all ready to go

Looks great now...don't fall on it when you're out afield...