I think I have pondered enough. I do not see how, with the parts that I have, both new and existing, I can change the sequence/timing to get a true Colt 3 click action. The fact is I reach full cock before the bolt Rises. I would need a new hammer and Trigger that delayed the full cock arrangement until much later in the hammer travel. I'm not sure the original reproductions or the replacement parts geometry will allow that. Plus I'd need a bolt that has legs one third longer then what I have. I believe I will have to live with the way the action works right now. Whether it's three clicks or four clicks the sequence is the same. Sometimes the third and fourth click happen at the same time but the sequence is as follows. Half-cock, full cock, bolt rise, then bolt into the Notch. I have confirmed using lamp black that the bolt Rises in the last portion of the ramp. I understand it should rise in the middle of the ramp but as long as I'm hitting on the ramp and not peening the other side of the notch, I don't think I'm doing any damage.
Below you can see that the bolt contacts the very end of the ramp before it slips into the notch.
I'd like your opinion if that is the right choice or if I'm being impatient.
Below you can see that the bolt contacts the very end of the ramp before it slips into the notch.
I'd like your opinion if that is the right choice or if I'm being impatient.