Sear/bolt trouble, need some help
I recently acquired a No4 mk1 that had a loose sear spring when I bought it. I am just now digging into the rifle to see what it needs before ordering parts to restore it (handguards, bands etc).
The bolt will not close completely and cock. It comes to a stop about 3/8" from closing. If I hold the trigger back while closing the bolt it will close completely (as expected and uncocked)
If I remove the bolt and manually cock it, then reinstall the bolt, everything works fine and "fires" but will not cock again if the bolt is cycled.
When the bolt is closed I can manually retract and cock the cocking piece.
No parts appear to be broken or missing in the action. The cocking piece is S Savage stamped.
Any idea what is wrong?? Are there pictures of anything that I should include??