Had my Garand rebarreled and when it was returned via UPS, I attempted to mount it in a new stock. When I attempted to put the trigger assembly in, it wouldn't fit. As it had a new stock, I fiddled with the stock a bit and removed some wood here and there. Still no go. Finally figured out that one of the legs which protrude beneath the receiver was bent inwards.
The solution was to bend it outwards of course. This was accomplished by driving a square piece of metal (hand filed for a very slight taper) between the legs and stopping short of the bridge (the piece which cams the firing pin away from the bolt face when the bolt is unlocked). The wedge was allowed to sit in the receive for three days. Afterwards, the trigger assembly could be snapped into place. Right now I'm leaving the trigger assembly in place to ensure that the metal develops a "memory."
Just thought I'd share my misadventures with you guys.
The solution was to bend it outwards of course. This was accomplished by driving a square piece of metal (hand filed for a very slight taper) between the legs and stopping short of the bridge (the piece which cams the firing pin away from the bolt face when the bolt is unlocked). The wedge was allowed to sit in the receive for three days. Afterwards, the trigger assembly could be snapped into place. Right now I'm leaving the trigger assembly in place to ensure that the metal develops a "memory."
Just thought I'd share my misadventures with you guys.