Raimey - removed the floorplate, but I could see before doing so that the cylinder or pin that stops the bolt is missing. Also, the spring looks a little flat, but I can probably bend it to work if, for some reason the temper is not gone. I can probably make another pin (looks to be 1/8"). Do you know if the pin is flat on the side that stops the bolt, or is it round it's entire length? The action was very dirty and looks to have 100 years of crud in it. I was hoping that the pin was just stuck, but no such luck. Thanks again. You've been very helpful. Bill