*help* benelli question

knut · October 29, 2001, 04:41 PM

Newbie problem with stripping the Super M1:

Could anyone please tell me how to remove the arming bolt (=bolt handle)?

In the manual it says "7) Tear off the arming bolt "... great, but how? Is it just pulling the thing out or do I have to unscrew it? No matter how hard I pull the handle won't come out. I'm afraid to break it if I just use raw force.

Thanks for your help!

Bigdog29 · October 29, 2001, 05:20 PM

It usually is a little stiff for the 1st removal. With the bolt closed, I pull at the base of the handle. That way you can sort of pinch your fingers between the bolt/receiver and the bolt handle. I basically push against bolt/receiver and pull on handle same time. Or you can wiggle it a little while you pull. Either way, it won't break. Good choice--I love my Benelli.

jthuang · October 30, 2001, 09:43 AM

Agree with bigdog -- it can be really stiff the first few times. I called Benelli back when I got my shotgun and they said to use a pair of pliers (after wrapping the bolt handle with a towel for protection) but be very careful if you use that method as not to cause damage to your receiver or bolt handle.

Justin

Schweizer · November 1, 2001, 03:59 AM

I agree that the handle is difficult to get out the first times. Just pull really hard - the handle won't break. Remeber that the bolt has to withstand much higher forces when shooting.
The bolt hanlde is held by a spring with a tiny steel ball on top that pushes against it. So if you tear the handle out the spring will move but nothing will break.

October 29, 2001, 04:41 PM	#1
knut Junior Member Join Date: October 29, 2001 Posts: 2	help benelli question Newbie problem with stripping the Super M1: Could anyone please tell me how to remove the arming bolt (=bolt handle)? In the manual it says "7) Tear off the arming bolt "... great, but how? Is it just pulling the thing out or do I have to unscrew it? No matter how hard I pull the handle won't come out. I'm afraid to break it if I just use raw force. Thanks for your help!

October 30, 2001, 09:43 AM	#3
jthuang Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2000 Posts: 823	Agree with bigdog -- it can be really stiff the first few times. I called Benelli back when I got my shotgun and they said to use a pair of pliers (after wrapping the bolt handle with a towel for protection) but be very careful if you use that method as not to cause damage to your receiver or bolt handle. Justin __________________ Justin T. Huang late of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

October 29, 2001, 05:20 PM	#2
Bigdog29 Member Join Date: February 2, 2001 Posts: 19	It usually is a little stiff for the 1st removal. With the bolt closed, I pull at the base of the handle. That way you can sort of pinch your fingers between the bolt/receiver and the bolt handle. I basically push against bolt/receiver and pull on handle same time. Or you can wiggle it a little while you pull. Either way, it won't break. Good choice--I love my Benelli.

November 1, 2001, 03:59 AM	#4
Schweizer Member Join Date: January 16, 2001 Location: Switzerland Posts: 25	I agree that the handle is difficult to get out the first times. Just pull really hard - the handle won't break. Remeber that the bolt has to withstand much higher forces when shooting. The bolt hanlde is held by a spring with a tiny steel ball on top that pushes against it. So if you tear the handle out the spring will move but nothing will break.