Commercial Mauser Bolt issue.

[Task Unit Bruiser]

Hi all. When disassembling my Remington 798 bolt yesterday, I somehow managed to get the bolt stuck in the fired position. Am I doomed? It is super tight. I cannot get any play on this. Does anyone know what needs to be done?

 

[Lange Carabine]

IIRC, You will to have to pull back on the firing pin to get the shroud to unscrew.
You may be able to get a small pair of vise grips clamped on it for a handle to pull back with.

 

[SQ54]

No vise grips. You can compress the spring by hand, i.e. pull out and turn.

 

[Task Unit Bruiser]

Thanks everyone!

 

[SQ54]

Thanks everyone!

Did you get it sorted out?

 

[sirhrmechanic]

I think there might be some useful material for you in the IDF Mauser SP 66 thread here in Vintage. Drove me Squirrley a couple of summers ago when I was trying to fix a safety. So I wrote it up here.

Cheers SirHR

 

[Task Unit Bruiser]

Yes, I got it sorted out. I had to take it in because i didn't have the tools. I didnt realize how strong the spring is in there. I tried pulling it up, but didnt have a vise to grip it.