No.4 T, loose butt stock

[gordong]

I have an original No4T in great condition except the butt stock is loose-- it rotates about 6mm to either side of the normal position. Not a big deal but I'm obsessive!

I suspect that the wood or the stock bolt washer / spring washer have become compressed.

I have the appropriate screw driver and wanted to tighten the bolt but the slot is buggered enough that the screw driver can't get any purchase.

Any suggestions on how to fix this? I thought about using a drill bit with a sleeve the same diameter as the channel (to keep it centered in the channel) to drill out the bolt head, remove the butt and then remove the old bolt. Then use a new bolt and a thicker washer. Or should I just live with it?

Suggestions appreciated

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