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TABING · July 21, 2000, 04:18 PM

I've got 5 no1,mk4s and have never heard of or seen this, otoh, the enfield CAN fire even if the bolt is not completly closed and locked up, severe consequences will follow. I'd have this checked out by a competent smith if the above suggestions don't remedy this.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION!

July 21, 2000, 04:18 PM	#9
TABING Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 1999 Location: White Mountains, AZ & Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posts: 663	I've got 5 no1,mk4s and have never heard of or seen this, otoh, the enfield CAN fire even if the bolt is not completly closed and locked up, severe consequences will follow. I'd have this checked out by a competent smith if the above suggestions don't remedy this. ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION!