Bolt on Eddystone 1917 wont chamber a round?

[browningautorifle]

I think that's exactly what's happened. Like Cinders says, it wouldn't hurt. A separated casing isn't something that just falls out for the most part. You have to use the correct tool or you'll damage your chamber. If the chamber is .30 cal and ammo won't quite go all the way in, that's what's up I'll bet.