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Any one know what thread the Parker Hale Enfield lock plate side nails are?

I have acquired some Enfield stamped locks but they are not threaded for the side nails and to get a suitable tap I need to know the side nail threads.

Anyone?

On a 12hr shift but will have a look when I get home unless anyone beats me to it.

My guess is 7/32 bsf, OD of .205" 28tpi.

Try asking Peter Dyson

Im not sure what you mean by side plate nails. We have drawers and cupboards full of taps and dies. If you knew the proper size I could probably get them tapped for you.
If you have a spare side plate nail I could take it in to work and get it identified correctly.

It could also be 1BA, this has a nominal od of .209 and a tpi of 28.2. This would fit with Parker hale's penchant for really odd bollock thread sizes.

Thanks Dave, I can get a lock plate and couple of side nails to you, if you could get the plate tapped to fit the side nails then I would know the exact thread and get a tap for my self. The plates have the holes for the nails already drilled they just need threading.

Are you up my way anytime?

I could call in one night next week if you are in. Ill pm you. You can show me how the Wamadet sizing thing works.
(Not that I will ever use them)

Be a pleasure to see you Dave.

I sent you a pm Adam.