M1917 Rifle - Cannot Get Bolt Apart

[Chuckindenver]

not aware of any other way of getting it appart..

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[Krylancelo]

not aware of any other way of getting it appart..

I posted about it previously.

http://wetlands.simplyaquatics.com/d...1917bolths.pdf

That is the method I was using previously and it made my safety go from safe to fire while putting pressure on the bolt. This made me think I may have an issue with my safety. I'm going to use your method to disassemble the bolt and assume all is fine as the safety does not allow the weapon to fire while on safe, nor does toggling it to fire cause it to fire.

[jakebrake]

go figure...part of what i was looking for!

i found an m1917 in our families toolshed. (go figure) i'm curious in anyone has ever restored one from the ground up, and, if so, where can i find specs for this old rifle? (such as headspacing,etc.)

the stock is rock solid, the action still functions rather nicely, the bore doesn't look to horrific, and i figure, i always wanted to re blue something, so why not?

mechanically, the only not sure i can find, is the extractor looks a little worn, but, i live 40 minutes from sarco, so parts are do able.

thanks in advance for any info. it'll be nice to have an american milsurp for a change.