Springfield 1903 safety question

[pcaru1]

Could the striker sleeve possibly be upside down causing to much rear ward tension on the bolt

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[John Beard]

Could the striker sleeve possibly be upside down causing to much rear ward tension on the bolt

I thought about that possibility. BigSky, however, said that he was able to lift the safety lock to the center position with no difficulty. The problem apparently lies elsewhere.

J.B.