HI,

I have a project that I pulled from storage. Its a Savage No.4 Mk1* .303 Enfield, serial number range is 72Cxxxx. The picture below shows that it has some chipping on the bolt rail near the slot that the bolt head would be rotated out for bolt removal. Obviously with that chipping present, the bolt head will pop out at times and lend itself to more damage on the rail. Since there is the sentimental value attached to the weapon, I was looking to see if it can be fix.

First, does anyone know of a gunsmith who can repair the small chips missing in the rail and return it to spec.

Second, if a fix is available or I have to look towards the purchase of another No.4, is there a problem with the bolt/bolt head to look for that would cause the bolt head to jump out and damage the rail. I can see that the further upgrades to the No.4 change the location of the removal slot, possibly move up to the next revision of the No.4 and avoid an inherent problem.

I've included a few pictures below. The picture with the chipped rail is mine and the picture with the good rail is an internet stock photo, to show the difference.

Thanks, James
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