smle out of retirement

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smle out of retirement

Post by dhtaxi » Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:25 pm

I have a BSA converted smle to a target version the rear sight is removed and a Parker hale aperture sight fitted.

A very accurate rifle about 18 month ago I lost the screw that fastens the rear sight to the reciever I have tried every were to obtain a replacement screw/

In desperation I took a no 4 ejector screw to work there is guy comes in a couple days a week think he is a toolmaker.

He likes talking guns especially Enfield I showed him the screw and explained the problem yeah he said it will be a enfield thread leave it with me Ill have a look at it.

That was at 10;00am lunch time he came to see me dropped two screws in my hand plus the one I had given him for the template.They will do the job my freind he said the smle ones are longer to accomadate the rear sighjt let me know how you get on.

He then wandered off out of the office.

I couldnt wait to get home and try them.

They fit perfect so the rifle is a shooter and I have a spare screw to boot.

Isnt life grand.

I went to see him the next day to thank him he was as pleased as I was anything else I can help with just ask was his parting shot the more intresting and challenging the better.

I cant believe it my own gunsmith yipee.

Cant wait for a range day yipee. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
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Is this pic any better.<br />The screw is the one above the trigger gaurd screw holding the sight on to the action.
Is this pic any better.
The screw is the one above the trigger gaurd screw holding the sight on to the action.
Its not a very good picture the screw is not the one on the trigger gaurd but the one above it.
Its not a very good picture the screw is not the one on the trigger gaurd but the one above it.
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Post by DuncaninFrance » Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:55 pm

Great when someone else is as enthusiastic as you are :D Range report required ;)
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Post by joseyclosey » Tue Sep 25, 2007 12:54 pm

Range day Dave?

Vimy Bks. this Saturday :mrgreen:

Take some sarnies tho, cos i won`t be there with the camp kitchen.

Joe ;)

PS. I do hope thats not one of Kath`s best cushions you have the smellie laid on. :shock:
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