Replacing Grooved Handguard Mark 4 "T"

[Entry Level]

I am about to replace the grooved handguard. I have not taken this rifle apart before. Is there something here I should read before starting? Thanks

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[Lee Enfield]

Remove the centre band and lift the handguard from the front.

[Roger Payne]

.......easing it gently forwards as you go.....

[mrclark303]

Just to add ..

Assuming a new old stock replacement is being fitted, before you colour and oil up the replacement,check fit it, you might find you need to remove a very small amount of material from the rebate, to allow it to fit comfortably under the ring.

Edit: Correction, remove a tiny amount, equally from the bottom if needed.

[Peter Laidler]

Fitting grooved instead of plain....... Why?

[Entry Level]

Grooved is what is on the rifle. It is a different color. I am ordering a plain version. Thanks PS you rebuilt the scope for this rifle. Joy to shoot. Cheers

[Bindi2]

The armourers didn't worry about colour when they fitted furniture.

[CINDERS]

With a split like than no wonder your turfing it.

[Entry Level]

What does turfing it mean? Oh I get it. Kicking it to the side. Not so much it looks bad but when I’m shooting and I grip with my left hand the little bugger squeaks. No big deal I suppose just wanted to fix it. Cheers

[Bindi2]

You could fit three biscuits across the crack and glue the whole lot just like the armourers would have done.