Just began evaluating an SMLE that I recently got and found a problem that I haven't seen before; the bolt won't close that last 1/16" unless I press the bolt head down with my thumb. It seems to be normal that as the extractor contacts it's groove in the barrel, spring pressure causes the front of the bolt to lift slightly. In this case it comes up something like .010" (or less) too far and the front edge of the bolt head butts up against the receiver ring. I've measured what I could and swapped parts in and out until my fingers hurt and can only conclude that the inside of the receiver is worn just a little bit. At this point I think I might just put a small chamfer on the edge of the bolt head and call it a day. Has someone seen this problem before? Any other ideas?
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