I just bought an eddystone m1917 made in 1918. I took it apart to look at the barrel under the wood and to visually inspect the receiver. But I'm having trouble with the end cap. The screw that goes through the middle of it won't bite on the other side. No matter how hard I try to squeeze it, when I'm done, finger pressure on the tip pops it right back out. If I insert it from the other end, the screw will bite on the metal. So I'm guessing the screw is too short? Im pretty sure it was screwed in when I started because it did back out ever so slightly when I unscrewed it and I had to poke it with a punch to get it out.

Anyone got any tips on how to get it back in?

I did not take pictures of the screw or end cap but if they will help I can get some this weekend.

Later I can post pics of the rifle as payment. But I don't know how to attach pics from my mobile.
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