Here are some pictures of the follower/carrier when empty.  I'll trust your judgment about if it's close enough to yours. 

And yes, Madsenshooter, we are making progress.  I've gone from a single shot to a 4 shot repeater thanks to everyone's help.  I'm sure the sideplate has something to contribute to the problem.  No internal part of a rifle as rough as that could help the operation of the firearm.

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