Hello Everyone,

I just purchased a 1917 Enfield (Eddystone) that looks pretty good for 92 years old (made in Jan 1919). It was rebuilt in WWII and has a High Standard 4-groove barrel that is beautiful. My only problem is when I got it home, the bolt will close on a "No-Go" gauge. So I have a headspace problem. Now my question is this: anybody got a bucket of 1917 bolts laying around collecting dust? I'm hoping to find someone with several bolts so I can maybe find one that fixes my headspace problem. Anybody offer to help?

I called Springfield Sporters on Monday asking if I bought several bolt to check for one that will work for me (correct headspace), would they accept a number of bolts returned (that I couldn't use) and give me a refund. The guy who answers the phone says all bolts are made alike and that the barrel needs to be removed and a new thread cut and the barrel rechambered. Well that's great, I mean that could work. But that would be some big bucks. I ended the conversation because this guy wasn't going to help me. I followed up with an email to Springfield Sporters explaining what I need but no answer yet.

I guess I just wnated someone to listen.

Thanks,
Terry
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