1891 Argintine Mauser carbine

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Is the firing pin correctly numbered to the other parts? It could well be a replacement.

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Is the firing pin correctly numbered to the other parts? It could well be a replacement.

No numbers on bolt or firing pin that I can see.I did a bit of research last night and may have found the problem. After reading some post here and elswere and examineing the bolt closely it appears as though the cocking piece has dented the contact surface at the rear surfice of the bolt body to the point that the tip of the firing pin may protrude to far forward. New old stock bolt bodies are avaliable for about 30$ so I may try one. Opinions? Cautions?