Enfield Number 1 Mark III - Checking Head Space
Can anyone please provide me the methodology of how to accurately determine if you have head space issues with an Enfield Number I Mark III? I've been told that you really can't. Someone suggested that you use flat metal clearance gages like they used in the old days to check the "feller gages" for "points" on a car for a tuneup. I attempted this but there did not appear to be a way to get the feller gage in the chamber. A gunsmith told me that it really can't be done. The only way that he checks them is to see if the primers are pushed out after firing the ammo. To me this really doesn't sound like a very safe method. If you can provide me with any info it would be greatly appreciated.
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a quick (non-precision) way for a 'field' check is black electrical tape (it measures about .005"). cut small squares to fit on the end of a empty cartridge casing. keep adding layers until you feel resitance when closeing the bolt up to 3 layers ok, 4 or more = look for a higher numberd bolt head. 0 -
What issues are you having with the rifle that your gunsmith was unable to solve?
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quote:Originally posted by MIKE WISKEY
a quick (non-precision) way for a 'field' check is black electrical tape (it measures about .005"). cut small squares to fit on the end of a empty cartridge casing. keep adding layers until you feel resitance when closeing the bolt up to 3 layers ok, 4 or more = look for a higher numberd bolt head.
I'm pretty sure that the numbered bolt heads started with the #4 Enfields. You can however swap #1 boltheads and have some luck.0
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