Jreeveo Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 I can't seem to find it anywhere, what size Allen bolts do I need For my E-11 and where can I source them in the uk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gh05ty Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 (edited) 6mm thread and whatever length you need, they usually have a std sized head for the type you want and should be available in any hardware stores, halfords might even have some, try asking at the bike counter if they have a couple of 6mm allen bolts. Im asuming you mean for the muzzle ??? Edited May 4, 2012 by gh05ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreeveo Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 yeah, and the handle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducati Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 A question for anyone... Are they really 6mm bolts or 1/4"? The reason I ask is the gun was designed in the early 1940's when British industry primarily used imperial units. The country didn't officially switch over to metric until 1965. Other measurements on the weapon, (the barrel diameter for example) suggest that sterling was imperial units. Not that it really matters to us. It would be difficult to tell a 6mm bolt head from a 1/4" bolt head from a distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickblack423[501st] Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 You can get them super cheap in screwfix or off eBay mate. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lichtbringer Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 The bolts on my Sterling are not metric. My metric Allen keys are not matching the bolts heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreeveo Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 I couldn't find them on screw fix what should I search? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducati Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 Imperial = 1/4"-20 UNC hex socket cap screw Metric = 6mm hex socket cap screw The length will depend on how you are mounting them to the muzzle and if they serve a functional purpose or not. If you are cutting the threads off the length doesn't matter. You should be able to find these at any hardware store: Home depot for example. If you're really stuck you can order from here - http://www.mcmaster.com/#socket-head-cap-screws/=he8iz0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gh05ty Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 yes the originals would have been imperial (he he the empire gets everywhere) but as its hard to tell the diference theese days and metric are easier to get hold of you might as well go with those. If you get stuck and cant find any shoot me a message and ill send you some, i work in an M.H.E workshop so we have loads sitting around there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomshakra[TK] Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 The ones I got at Lowe's were 1/4-20x3/4. The heads are a bit larger than 1/4", and I had to do a bit of filing to get them to fit into the Doopys muzzle (I cut off the thread length and glued the heads). I bought another pair that are ".8" measurement for my Hasbro conversion, but might exchange them back for the size I used previously - the jury is still out on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsotheBear Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 1/4 x1/2 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jreeveo Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Cheers lads you've been a great help, will get pics up soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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