Quote Originally Posted by Beerhunter View Post
Sorry, can't agree. I habitually used to fire blanks at school from one. (I never had the guts to try live but I reckon that it would as a minimum cope with a reduced load.) I simply substituted a 'service rifle' bolt for the skeletonised one. I know from meeting other ex CCF and ACF Cadets over the years, I was not alone.
If you are referring to the L59, then the bolt head is solid with no hole for the firing pin. The Catch Bolt Locking is fixed (presumed welded) in such a way as to prevent removal of the bolt assembly.

However. For the record, I have an L59 which is still on the RFDs holding. I'm just waiting for the war to start with the HO.

The Proof House do not have an option but to not give it a Deact Cert. The claim they must follow the HO guidelines, but appreciate the stupidity of the present position with the L59.

The HO have no interest in a common sense attitude. They enjoy prevaricating and that, mixed with control freakery, means they have to be forced into submission.