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Badger Arms · July 21, 2000, 11:44 PM

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TABING 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!
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Tabing, the problem is that I'm one of those competent gunsmiths. There is no magic to it, but since I'm not an engineer, I can't tell if it's ever going to be a problem. I guess I'll just have to live with it. Heck, worst thing that can happen is, uh, ouch.

July 21, 2000, 11:44 PM	#11
Badger Arms Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2000 Location: Harnett County, NC Posts: 1,700	Quote: -------------------- TABING 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! -------------------- Tabing, the problem is that I'm one of those competent gunsmiths. There is no magic to it, but since I'm not an engineer, I can't tell if it's ever going to be a problem. I guess I'll just have to live with it. Heck, worst thing that can happen is, uh, ouch.