My first rifle and a question

Nobunaga · October 10, 2005, 08:36 AM

This weekend I bought a Marlin Mdl 81 bolt action (22 LR). It's great and will be a good tool in learning how to be a better shot.

However, I am having trouble removing the bolt for thorough cleaning. If I understand correctly, you're supposed to open the chamber, make sure it's empty, pull back on the trigger and slide the bolt out. However, the bolt won't slide out. Is there a trick to it, or do I need to see a gunsmith?

Arigato gozaimas,

N

john in jax · October 10, 2005, 06:11 PM

If the manual says pull the trigger and pull the bolt out the back of the receiver . . . try to wiggle the bolt both vert. and horiz. while pulling it rearward.

October 10, 2005, 08:36 AM	#1
Nobunaga Junior Member Join Date: September 29, 2005 Posts: 10	My first rifle and a question This weekend I bought a Marlin Mdl 81 bolt action (22 LR). It's great and will be a good tool in learning how to be a better shot. However, I am having trouble removing the bolt for thorough cleaning. If I understand correctly, you're supposed to open the chamber, make sure it's empty, pull back on the trigger and slide the bolt out. However, the bolt won't slide out. Is there a trick to it, or do I need to see a gunsmith? Arigato gozaimas, N

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October 10, 2005, 06:11 PM	#2
john in jax Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2005 Posts: 1,177	If the manual says pull the trigger and pull the bolt out the back of the receiver . . . try to wiggle the bolt both vert. and horiz. while pulling it rearward.