k98 bolt disassembly if the bolt is out and not on "half safe"

[hcso617]

I removed the bolt for cleaning, got distracted by a phone call, when I returned my son trying to be helpful move the safely lever. Now I can't get it back to "half Safe" to take it apart. The firing pin is protruding. Help!!

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[Badger]

Don't feel bad ... it happens to me all the time ...

You have to get one edge lined up on the lip of bench and use three hands to get it reset to the cocked position it was in before it "sprung" undone....

Does this help at all?



German K98k Bolt "Stripping & Assembling" Tutorial
(Video courtesy of MILSURPS.COM member "CmpsdNoMore")

I can't remember if he covers that in his video or not...

Regards,
Doug

[hcso617]

Thanks for the quick reply. I called my dad a WWII vet, he had me put the muzzle down, take the lug on the cocking piece and catch it in the stripper clip guide, bolt face up. Then pull up to release the tension. Worked like a charm, sat here for two hours. Thanks Doug.

[Badger]

I called my dad a WWII vet, he had me put the muzzle down, take the lug on the cocking piece and catch it in the stripper clip guide, bolt face up. Then pull up to release the tension. Worked like a charm, sat here for two hours. Thanks Doug.

Saved by a vet again !!!

God Bless him ...

Regards,
Doug

[lude92]

need answers for anything ask a vet