SMLE Trigger work and handguard question.

[tsquared82]

Hello, I have two questions that I need help with.

1) I have stripped all the wood furniture off my No1 Mk3 to see why I have a hair trigger. Turns out that the trigger, at rest, is pressing against the sear with no slack, and only allowing it to engage at the very edge of the bolt catch. the bolt will release if I bump the cocking piece. However, with the trigger removed, the sear will raise completely home and engage the cocking piece properly. Are there varying sizes of triggers? Do I need to do some filing on the trigger or the trigger guard?

2) Where can I find rivets for the rear handguard spring clip? I've searched high and low with no results.

Thank you for your time!

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