type 2 Japanese paratroop rifle

[arado]

This is my T2 Rifle. Bought it 1968. Fired it and found it accurate and reliable Had not shot it again. I wondered then about the turned down bolt handle. I thought it was used on the paratroop rifle for compactness. I got it out this week and again wondered if the bolt was normal. The rifle is total matching including bolt and cover.

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[Aragorn243]

Bolt does not appear to be normal. They were not made with bent bolts.

[jmoore]

With the use of some heat stop paste, it seems feasible to locally heat and straighten the handle. Wouldn't hurt to turn a heat sink for the bolt's bore, either, but it ought not be needed if the heat is localized well. Acetylene torch with small tip.

[arado]

With the use of some heat stop paste, it seems feasible to locally heat and straighten the handle. Wouldn't hurt to turn a heat sink for the bolt's bore, either, but it ought not be needed if the heat is localized well. Acetylene torch with small tip.

That I could do but I'll just use an untouched bolt to return it to factory configuration. without the dust cover. Then, both halves match with a MM bolt. thanks..