|
Front sight removal??? |
Post Reply 
|
| Author | |
cowboyziggy 
Newbie 
Joined: December 06 2025 Location: New Brunswick, Status: Offline Points: 4 |
 Post Options
 Thanks(0)
 Quote Reply
 Topic: Front sight removal???Posted: December 06 2025 at 5:13am |
  Hey folks, I’m new hereMy brother recently purchased a Lee Enfield SMLE MK III 303 British Stamped 1918 I’m currently refurbishing this gun for him, I’m no expert but I’m quite handy and really good at wood working. I noticed during disassembly that the inner ring/band has been removed, I want to put one back on. I’ve ordered the parts I need but I can see that the front sight will have to be removed to replace it. The front sight on this particular rifle does not look like what any part list is showing me. So I’m guessing it’s not what came on the gun originally. I need to know how to remove it please
|
|
 |
|
|
Shamu
Admin Group 
Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20510 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: December 06 2025 at 1:34pm |
|
You're correct its been "sporterised". Close & lock the bolt on a PROVED SAFE & EMPTY chamber & slip a cleaning rod in from the muzzle till it gently touches the bolt face. mark the muzzle, remove & measure. Many sporters had the barrel shortened from the original 25.2". If its shorter a restoration is impractical, sorry.
|
|
|
Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
|
|
|
|
|
cowboyziggy
Newbie
Joined: December 06 2025 Location: New Brunswick, Status: Offline Points: 4 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: December 06 2025 at 2:33pm |
|
Thanks for the info,
We are just building a deer rifle, I’m changing the stock finish to something more custom not a restore project. Would this rifle work fine without the inner band?, it’s obviously been used like this for years. I’m only $20 into the band and spring and the front sight on this thing seems as though it is not removable.
|
|
|
|
|
DisasterDog
Senior Member 
Joined: February 21 2025 Location: Brewery Status: Offline Points: 256 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: December 06 2025 at 3:37pm |
|
Yep, commercial aftermarket sporter sight. While there might be a screw in the dovetail under the front sight post, odds are good the ramp is soldered in place.
|
|
|
|
|
Shamu
Admin Group
Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20510 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: December 06 2025 at 6:36pm |
|
The inner band doesn't do anything except for with a full length forend. Its function is to force the barrel UP so the muzzle crown is pushed into the "legs" on the nosecap. If as i assume the forend is shortened it is pointless.
|
|
|
Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)
|
|
|
|
|
cowboyziggy
Newbie
Joined: December 06 2025 Location: New Brunswick, Status: Offline Points: 4 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: December 06 2025 at 6:40pm |
|
Thanks again. I think I’m good now
|
|
|
|
|
Sapper740
Senior Member
Joined: July 15 2021 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 1737 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: December 07 2025 at 4:17am |
|
The front sight is most likely silver soldered on and can be easily removed with a soldering iron and solder sucker or wick.
|
|
|
|
|
Post Reply
|
|
| Tweet |
| Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |
Topic Options