Thread: Guard Trigger Screw Front
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I am looking for a Guard Trigger Screw Front with one of those big swivelly things on it (ala Enforcer, L39 etc)
I have seen both No.1 actions and No.4 actions with these fitted but I think the threads are different (at least they have different part numbers for the original screw. BB0736 for a No.1 and BB8611 for a No.4)
Would anyone in the UK have an idea where one of these swivels (for a No.4 action) may be purchased. It doesn't have to be an original 'low' military one (where the swivel will not pass the 'loop') but it would be nice.
Edward Horton
12-21-2009
Give Ds-Solutions.co.uk, a call or send an email and see if he can find one for you.
He doesn't have them listed at the website at this time but one or two might be hiding in the wrong storage bin.
I ordered one from him some time ago and that's why I have the photo.
Telephone 01227 742457 (24 hours)
Address: D.S.Solutions
7 Mickleburgh Hill
Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 6AA
United Kingdom
Brian Dick
12-21-2009
I've got one left in new condition. It's a repro with correct phosphate and baked Suncorite finish as done by me @ $35 plus post.
Alan de Enfield
12-21-2009
Many thanks everyone - I'll start close to home with DS and gradually work 'outwards'.
Badger
12-21-2009
I've also used Scott Stonehill for hard to find screws...
Evans Obsolete Screws (click here)
villiers
12-21-2009
...if looking for it on *bay, try under Parker Hale.
Alan de Enfield
12-22-2009
Problem solved - took the easy way out.
Went to an auction today and picked up a sporterised LB No.4 Mk1/3 in 7.62 which had the required swivel, + PH5C sights + An immaculate Sterling 7.62 magazine.
Stripped the rifle of all usable parts and told the auctioneer to keep the barreled action (shame - it was in very nice condition but I have no available slots on my FAC)
Stick the sights and magazine on ebay and the rifle is paid for and I get the swivel for 'free'.
PrinzEugen
12-22-2009
Blimey - that's a heck of a way of getting a stacking swivel Alan! Shame we UK people can't just buy a gun and stick it on our tickets... Be careful selling the mag on eBay - they're definitely banned - seen people calling it an 'outer' there to avoid suspicion - best use buy it now so potentially it might only be up a short time. I presume a bolt would, as it's load bearing, have to go on a ticket like a barrel, although I could be wrong.
Peter Laidler
12-22-2009
Bolt... but not if it's from a shotgun. SG parts are not certifiable or quantifiable either.
Alan de Enfield
12-22-2009
I have a No.4 in 410 shotgun so I've now got a (LB) spare bolt, Peter is correct, as its for a shotgun its 'Off Ticket', if it was a spare for my No.4 303 or Enforcer it would be 'On-Ticket' crazy world!
Obviously I wouldnt use the bolt or bolt head on the 303 but it does give me some extra spare parts, Cocking piece, firing pin, spring, 7.62 extractor.
Peter Laidler
12-22-2009
The first swivels were made up in the small machine shop at Holland and Holland by ladies called up for war work. The picture shows the stages of production.
They were made up of 3 pieces to drawing D5(E)5848/189 especially for the No.4T. There were trays of complete and incomplete, partially made swivels at the old factory in the early 80's. Some were completely plain and some had a VERY small S51 logo stamped into the top chamfered edge of the rotating ferrule. Others had a simple WD arrow stamped into the head of the screw while others had an equally small S51 stamped into the head in place of the WD arrow.
Alas, all gone now.
