Type 38 upper barrel band

[tgd31968]

I have a type 38 that is missing the upper barrel band. I picked one up from Numerich arms.
I am running into a problem installing it. It seems to be a line to line or slight smaller diameter than the wood that it is supposed to sit on. As I try to drive it on, I am starting to peel some wood. I quit as soon as I saw a bit of wood push up, so no major damage.
I know Japanese MFG was not that great, and maybe the tolerances on the wood and metal parts required some hand fitting. Since the original barrel band was lost, I don't know if maybe it was tweeked to fit at assembly.

Anyone with experience know if this is typical? I am tempted to polish the ID of the band. It is fairly rusty on the ID anyway.

Suggestions?

[randy langford]

Are you certain they sent the right part. They have been known to send the wrong part but I have had good luck with them. If you can post a picture of the band I will compare it to mine. and also look for burrs people sometimes use the wrong tools when removing them .

[GUNHEEP]

That is correct with burrs on the edges from people driving them off with a screwdriver...it may also be out of shape...that is why you are peeling the wood...do not force things on...you might want to try and lightly tap it back into shape with a plastic/rubber mallet...

Andy