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1903 bolt too loose
- Thread starter vicvic
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Dfariswheel
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The bolt sleeve lock and spring are probably worn or dirt/rust impacted.
This is not uncommon on the Springfield.
The 98 Mauser uses a heavy-duty, large steel pin and a strong spring, both of which are completely concealed in the underside of the bolt shroud. These hardly ever cause trouble.
The Springfield lock is a tiny steel part with a even tinier spring, both of which are completely exposed to weather and dirt.
The sleeve lock or occasionally the bolt itself wear and the shroud will not lock properly.
In this view, it's items # 3 and 4. (Click on the picture to expand it):
http://www.e-gunparts.com/productschem.asp?chrMasterModel=2070zSPRINGFIELD 1903
This is not uncommon on the Springfield.
The 98 Mauser uses a heavy-duty, large steel pin and a strong spring, both of which are completely concealed in the underside of the bolt shroud. These hardly ever cause trouble.
The Springfield lock is a tiny steel part with a even tinier spring, both of which are completely exposed to weather and dirt.
The sleeve lock or occasionally the bolt itself wear and the shroud will not lock properly.
In this view, it's items # 3 and 4. (Click on the picture to expand it):
http://www.e-gunparts.com/productschem.asp?chrMasterModel=2070zSPRINGFIELD 1903
Hi, Dfariswheel and vicvic,
I am confused here. The bolt sleeve lock only functions when the bolt is open and the safety is in the vertical (dismount) position.
When the bolt is in the rifle and closed, putting the safety in the on position locks the bolt handle down and the bolt cannot be opened. That is done by the safety spindle locking into a notch in the back of the bolt body. If that is not happening, there is something wrong with the safety or the bolt body, not the bolt sleeve lock.
Jim
I am confused here. The bolt sleeve lock only functions when the bolt is open and the safety is in the vertical (dismount) position.
When the bolt is in the rifle and closed, putting the safety in the on position locks the bolt handle down and the bolt cannot be opened. That is done by the safety spindle locking into a notch in the back of the bolt body. If that is not happening, there is something wrong with the safety or the bolt body, not the bolt sleeve lock.
Jim
Dfariswheel
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Oops, You're right Jim, my mistake. Pays to read a little closer.
If the bolt shroud is turning when the bolt is closed and the safety is locked, something is wrong with the safety or it's interlock area in the bolt.
If the bolt shroud is turning when the bolt is closed and the safety is locked, something is wrong with the safety or it's interlock area in the bolt.