I knew if I asked I would learn something. In this case a bunch. Thanks to all.
However, new questions have arisen. If a gun was sent back to the factory for repair it has been said they automatically installed the hardened wear plate. Did they also replace the bolt? If so, does the later bolt require machining or is it a drop in? From Brian's photos there seems to be a significant difference suggesting a major redo. Brian, have you seen a pre-1905 gun with the wear plate installed and Parker repair codes to indicate a return to the factory? What did they do?
Further, if a pre-1905 gun were found to be worn how would a good gunsmith repair it?
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