Winchester 1300 problem

The bolt locks in the forward position but leaves just a bit of play AFTER it locks forward. I'm not sure where the spacer should go you are talking about?
 
Could the bolt release be stuck open? the lever by the trigger that lets the bolt open manually. Making the bolt never lock up? just thinking out loud. Wish I had it here in my mits so I could look it over.
 
The bolt locks forward....once you cycle a round, you can not move the forearm back like you were going to cycle another round, but it has the 1/8" play that we are discussing
 
I have a tac pistol grip fore end on my Defender. I did not install the original spacer. There is no play/slop to the rear on my pistol grip with a round chambered. That spacer is only 1/16" thick and I don't see how that would account for the play you have.

My fore end came with end caps for a Win, moss, or Rem...could one have gotten mixed up when installing? (I know, stupid question?)
 
Anyway you say the problem remains when you replace the original fore arm. Some picures of the male and female threads would really help.

Also, did the gunsmith you took it to find any play in it and does the play disappear with a round in the chamber? Do not test with a live round but use a snap cap or a spent round. If a spent round do not pull the trigger so as to avoid damaging the firing pin.
 
I haven't extensively tested it with original forearm as I sent it off a couple days after I changed it. But I will try it and pay more attention when I pick it up in a day or so.

He noticed the play, but said it seemed ordinary to him and nothing to cause any problem. The play does not disappear with a round chambered.

What threads are wanting pictures of? The magazine tube threads and cap?
 
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