Problem with No. 4 Mk1* Trigger

[limazulu]

I have a Savage No. 4 Mk1*.

I bought it used and it acts as a single stage trigger. I decided to see what I could do about it and read Peter's articles...

When the bolt is open and back the trigger is two stage. When the bolt is closed the sear is pushed away from the first bump and only acts against the second stage yet, when I measure the weight of the trigger pull it averages 4 lbs 4 oz with an electronic gage.

The trigger assy. fits flush against the wood, the wood isn't crushed, the sear is clear of the small locking lug, the sear on the bent isn't half way up but about 40% up and it is mostly even judging by the removal of the grease.

When I close the bolt, I can see it moving the sear away from the first bump. With the trigger assy screws removed and the bolt closed, if I lift up (with the rifle upside down) on the back of the trigger guard to the point where the sear moves back against the first bump then the whole for the small screw is way too far up for it to fit.

I never realized how precise this is and I'm a bit at a loss.

Any suggestions?

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