ARMOURER'S TOOLS Page 1

Here, thanks to Chris Cone, is a selection of armourers tools that were/are used to keep the No4 Lee Enfield in serviceable condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A selection of the "Gun Plumber's" tools.                                                                                                            Bolt takedown tool, firing pin removal.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                              

                                             

                                                                                                    Mark II Sight Cramp (No1 Rifle) see Sight Cramps

No3 Sight Cramp (No4 Rifle) see Sight Cramps                                                                                                                                    No4 Sight Cramp (No5Rifle “Jungle Carbine”) see Sight Cramps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   SMLE Combination Tool                                                 Firing Pin Protrusion Gauge.

 This tool included: three screwdrivers for the SMLE screws, a spanner for the bayonet spring catch plunger, gauges for firing pin protrusion, a round notch for checking firing pin shape, a spike for extractor spring removal and a circlip (twin spikes) for the back sight button. Photo courtesy of Richard Loweth

 

Stock Bolt Protrusion Gauge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As the gauge’s name implies, this item was used to measure the stock bolts protrusion through the buttsocket into the receiver. Images courtesy of Chris Cone.

 

Canadian Armourer’s Stand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These rifle stands were used for a variety of chores and included a traverse and elevation (T&E) mechanism for accurate test firing of a rifle. Images courtesy of Phil Gunyon.

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