1940 Dispersal, bad pitting, would it have been released like that?

[WillSarchet]

Here's a visual of how little contact a new bolt can have in a Lee-Enfield. This is a NOS bolt body without any fitting done in a 1911 SMLE I obtained without bolt.

Attachment 118120

Just a small portion of one lug is bearing on the locking surface. Not good!

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[Alan de Enfield]

Here's a visual of how little contact a new bolt can have in a Lee-Enfield. This is a NOS bolt body without any fitting done in a 1911 SMLE I obtained without bolt.

Attachment 118120

Just a small portion of one lug is bearing on the locking surface. Not good!

A good example of why it is so important to make sure that the bolt and body are properly 'matched' together

[Bob Womack]

I was out looking for a safety screw and found THIS complete safety mechanism for a No.1 Mk. III on eBay. Would that work?

Bob

[NORTHOF60]

I was out looking for a safety screw and found THIS complete safety mechanism for a No.1 Mk. III on eBay. Would that work?

It puts my teeth on edge when something is worth more in parts, than as a whole - and not just a case of being nickled and dimed to death. However, when you need something, you need it.