I recently purchased an extremely nice example of an Irish contract PF series Enfield. When comparing it to my UF series rifle and my others I noticed the barrel does not have any pressure holding it to the forend at the muzzle.
I disassembled the rifle and I can see that I am most likely the 1st person to take it apart since it was built. It looks absolutely new although the seller said he fired a few rounds through it when he unwrapped it in the 90's.
When I remove the bushing it makes no difference. The bedding is tight otherwise and I can see the impression the barrel made in the forend by the muzzle.
My thinking is the wood. It seems rather dry. Is it possible for the wood to shrink or warp?
I am not planing on shooting this rifle but I do like having my rifles as good as they can be.
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