Bolt Hold-Up

[floydthecat]

I would almost bet you can find the issue with the faulty slide. Check the pocket where the bolt lug runs and check the tabs where they run in the barrel channels. I have had to “fit” replacement slides by polishing those tabs on a commercial slide and also adjust the lug at the rear where it runs in the receiver rail.

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[browningautorifle]

I would almost bet you can find the issue with the faulty slide. Check the pocket where the bolt lug runs and check the tabs where they run in the barrel channels

That's what I said in post 5...

[floydthecat]

That's what I said in post 5...

OK....I just seconded your opinion.😁

[DaveHH]

It is normal for a bolt to move just a touch more into battery when the trigger is pulled. It looks like it closes a lot but it is really a small amount.
I would just lube that gun up. The slots in the barrel where the slide rides should be greased. That part side loads since there is only one spring and it tends to cock the slide in the opposite side. Grease inside the slide bolt pocket is also essential. Like the M1 rifle, the bolt lug just bangs around in there (the M14 addressed this by putting a roller on the bolt lug) and a liberal gob of grease helps soften and smooth the closing process. Greasing the receiver rails on both sides where the bolt rides help with closing. The manual recommends light weapons oil and that doesn't do much to help a 75 year old piece of machinery.