What is the proper procedure for removing the bolt? I have pushed the bolt key (sliding bar)to the left. Is it supposed to come all the way out? Mine doesn't, which makes sense because it would seem like it is an easy piece to lose in the field.
The bolt won't slide out with the key all the way to the left. What am I doing wrong?
Vetterli bolt removal
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Vetterli bolt removal
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Re: Vetterli bolt removal
Try here
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=+Vetterli+bolt+removal
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=+Vetterli+bolt+removal
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Re: Vetterli bolt removal
The key is intentionally captive, but we also have to remove the floorplate and elevator assembly to take the bolt out. To do so, first remove the big screw that traverses the receiver.
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Re: Vetterli bolt removal
Beautiful Graphic, Parashooter!
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Re: Vetterli bolt removal
Thank you. I knew there had to be a trick to it.
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Re: Vetterli bolt removal
There are several good sites about Swiss rifles (and some real garbage at YouTube). See an example of the good stuff at http://www.swissrifles.com/vetterli/takedown/index.html
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Re: Vetterli bolt removal
thanks Parashooter
"The world ends when you're dead. Until then, you got more punishment in store. Stand it like a man -- and give some back."
Al Swearengen, from "Deadwood"
Al Swearengen, from "Deadwood"