Hello all,

Over the past 3 years I have been working on my SMLE No.1 Mk.III* desporterization project, 2 years ago the rifle was complete but improperly fit, over the past 2 years I have been working on getting it properly set up, I am CLOSE.

As you can see in the attached pictures, my SMLE barrel is off center (Not by a lot, but you can see it), and the magazine catch is bearing on the trigger guard. There is no wood to metal contact around the sides of the receiver, or trigger guard, or between the butt socket and forend.

***The magazine catch bears on the trigger guard when fitted in the original, sporterized stock as well***

I am having trouble trying to figure out what is causing this problem, if anyone has any ideas I would be glad to hear them!

I am by no means a gunsmith, this rifle is my first so if I am missing something obvious I apologize.

CanadianLanBoy
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